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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE. SPJST, P. O. Box 100. Temple, Texas 76503 I:SPS — 658480 VOLUME 70 — NUMBER 13 MARCH 31, 1982

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Neva Trojacek BACK ROW, Left to right: Lano A olek-Hutto, Jessica Jacobson-Round Rock, Paula Almquist-Hutto, Gary Almquist-Hutto, Lisa Leschber-Hutto and Ed Tidwell-Westwood. FRONT ROW, Left to right: Lori Nelson-Hutto, Lori Edmiston-Hutto, Mark Merkord-Hutto, Denise Edmiston-Hutto, Shawn OmanHutto, Dea.ndra Barron-Hutto and Dana Volek-Hutto. Other participants not pictured include: Michelle Stromberg, Shannon Kasper, Greg Kasper, Dawn K asper-Hutto, and Deborah Parker-Round Rock.

Round Rock Lodge 187 Salutes Their Youth Several Round Rock Lodge 187 members recently participated in 4H and FFA activities including the Williamson County Livestock Show and Youth Fair in Georgetown, the Taylor Livestock and Poultry Show, Livestock Judging Teams and the Houston Livestock Show.

We are very proud of these young people for their participation.

Whether it be steers, hogs, lambs, broilers, capons, rabbits, arts and crafts or food, many hours of work go into the preparation of their exhibits. We congratulate them on their accomplishments and encourage them to continue with these projects.

Pictured with their trophies, banners and ribbons above are:

SPJST Meets Challenge

District II Sales Representatives Honored

The SPJST organization has met and exceeded the KC Challenge.

They too are challenging the other organizations to make a contribution. Pictured above is Bob Bayer, President and Youth Leader Polly Bayer, of the SPJST presenting the check for $250.00 to Mary Lou Alvarado, LVN. It is through the efforts of all donors supporting this project that it will become a reality sometime in December or early January. At present, the total is at $12,613.62 which is almost half of the amount needed for purchase.

The latest individual donors are: Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Robles, Sam & Doris .Swierc, Mr. & Mrs. Winston W. Lorenz, Mr. & Mrs. H. W. Filleman, and Dr. & Mrs. Harry Chavez & family. In Memory of Jerry Lane Brumlow by Dr. & Mrs. J. 0. Brumlow.

Again, we are grateful to all supporting the Cardiac Monitor Fund. (From the Floresville Chronicle-Journal, Thursday, December 10, 1981, Editor.)

Director Henry Vitek was the host of the Annual Sales Representative Appreciation Social, held at Lodge No. 29, Taylor on Saturday, March 20th.

A hospitality hour starting at 6 P.M. was followed by a roast beef and baked ham dinner catered by Rudy Mikeska of Taylor. Approximately one hundred twenty sales representatives and guests were in attendance.

Appropriate remarks honoring the producers were made by Vice President Gebala and Director Vitek presented the awards. The top three producers in District II were Chester Shmoldas, Ladis Navratil and Lillie Mikulas. Special awards for the incentive trip program were presented to Chester Shmoldas, Mexico and Albin Machu and Rubie Volek, Las Vegas.

Following the awards, Lodge No. 29 invited the sales representatives to stay and enjoy the music provided by the Vrazel Polka Band.

Scholarship Recipient at ETSU Miss Neva rrojacek, student at East Texas State University, Commerce, Texas, was awarded the Blue and Gold Scholarship from the Blue and Gold Society of the Student Personnel and Guidance Department at ETSU. In his letter of notification, Dr. John P. McQuary, Head of the Student Personnel and Guidance Department, stated that this scholarship was awarded to Neva "as the junior majoring in Counseling and Guidance with the second highest overall grade point average" of 3.54. Miss Trojacek was recommended for the scholarship by a Faculty Committee in the Department of Student Personnel and Guidance.

Neva is a 1979 graduate of St. John's High School in Ennis, Texas where she received the Ennis Business and Professional Women's Scholarship and received her Associate in General Education degree from Navarro College in May, 1981. While attending Navarro, she received the Carmody Foundation Leadership Scholarship, was an active member of Phi Theta Kappa national honor fraternity, was listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges, and was presented the President's Distinguished Service Award at her graduation ceremonies.

Presently, Neva is employed at East Texas State University with the Mach III Program, continuing her work as tutor and handicapped assistant. She also serves as reporter for the Handicapped Student Organization and was recently initiated as a lifetime member of Kappa Delta Pi, an honor

Johnnie J. Gaidusek

SPJST Member Retires After 34 Years of Service At A Waco Firm Brother Johnnie J. Gaidusek, of 5218 Loch Lomond Dr., Waco, retired from the Sherwin-Williams Paint Company recently ending 34 years with the Sherwin-Williams organization.

Since joining the firm in 1947 during his quarter-century of service, Brother Gaidusek has held only two positions: 3 years as an inside salesman and 31 years as a dealer-salesman working out of the Waco branch office.

Brother Gaidusek is a director of the Farmer's Mutual Insurance Co. (RVOS), past district president of the KJT, and a member of the Knights of Columbus, and now is vice president of SPJST Lodge No. 66 in Elm Mott.

He attended West schools and is a World War II veteran, having served in the Navy in the Philippine Islands.

Brother Gaidusek and his wife, Margaret (Polly), are members of SPJST Lodge No. 66, and St. Louis Catholic Church. They have four children.

He is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gaidusek of West. society in Education at ETSU. Neva, majoring in Student Personnel and Guidance and Psychology, will graduate in December, 1982, with a Bachelor of Science degree and will continue her studies at ETSU towards a Master's degree in Student Personnel and Guidance.

Neva is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe H. Trojacek of Ennis, Texas and all are members of Lodge No. 25.

2/VESTNIK—Wednesday, March 31, 1982

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'Editor COMMENTS

Last Saturday, March 20, the Publication Committee met at the Supreme Lodge and discussed matters pertaining to the Vestnik.

Since there were no letters received by the committee or the editor, the PC discussed various issues they felt had been improved upon in the Vestnik. The editor brought out the fact that the type had been corrected to be easier to read on the Insurance Sales Representatives' Reports, which are published once-amonth from the Vice President's Office. Publisher Larry Ingram also met with the committee and editor to express his thoughts.

The Publication Committee discussed rather thoroughly the idea, which will be proposed to the Supreme Lodge, that the SL up-date the survey of the Vestnik circulation once every four years. This would provide the SL with a more accurate figure on which to base the Vestnik printing contract proposals before sending out bids for printing. The PC will suggest that the SL take a survey of all members who have joined the organization and are receiving the Vestnik since the last survey was taken. Your editor feels that the Publication Committee's proposal is a sound one; some of the members who have been signed up into the organization, since the last survey, may not desire receiving the Vestnik; this in essence will save extra money.

Whatever the case, when the survey is initiated, the members are urged to be sure and notify the Supreme Lodge whether you desire to receive the Vestnik.

The editor also noted that it is costing our SL 25 cents every time a Vestnik copy is returned because of someone moving and a forwarding address was not available; it is to everyone's benefit to notify the Supreme Lodge at P.O. Box 100, Temple, Tx. 76503 anytime a member is planning to move.

PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND AT ALL TIMES! *** In spite of rainy weather, the event held March 21 in Elgin proved to be another successful meeting for District II. Host Lodge No. 18 President Roy Simmank, and his members made sure the festivities were well-supervised and the catered, unusual meal, by Catfish Parlour of Austin, was delicious.

From the sixteen lodges in the district, eleven of them have their own facilities. Moreover, many members of several lodges donate their time to activities several times a week to help pay for their building and to provide entertainment to the general public as well.

Among the ten top lodges in the state, District H can boast of having three in their district; namely, Cyclone, Seaton and Lovelady. They also had three top salespersons as winners in the statewide insurance sales contest held in 1981; salespersons from Lodges 74, 187 and 29 each one won a trip for their efforts.

The meeting was called to order

by District II President D. I. Bohac and was well-conducted. All the reports were made by the various officers, and Director Henry Vitek, who represented the Supreme Lodge, made a thorough report.

District II Director Henry Vitek gave the Society's overall operation's report and also mentioned that the district's sales force produced over 4 million dollars worth of insurance sales for 1981. He presented the district's treasurer two checks for the Youth Fund and General Fund, as prescribed by our SPJST by-laws.

After a short break, the meeting was reconvened, and a short youth program was presented by five youth clubs from Lodges Elgin, Seaton, Taylor, Academy and Beyersville. It was a pleasure to watch the youngsters perform and delight the audience.

Brother Howard Lesihkar, who serves as S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes director, gave an informative report. The financial conditions, as of December 31, 1981, are in excellent shape. It was also reported that an S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home sign is erected and will be dedicated at 3 p.m. April 1, in front of the rest home in Taylor, in memory of Mary Garner, an employee of the home who died two years ago; her family donated the sign in her remembrance. Brother Lesihkar then pointed out to the members to encourage elderly members to fill out an application for future use. At the present time, they have 89 applicants on file and these members cannot be accommodated because the rest home in Taylor accommodates only 72 residents.

The home was also reported as one of the best, which is made possible by everyone's support and contributions.

After the district officers were installed, a location was needed for the fall meeting. As usual, District II never lacks lodges wishing to host the meeting; Lodge 187 and Lodge 29 both offered to host the meeting, but it was decided to have Lodge 187 serve as next host for August 8.

Following adjournment, a delicious supper was served, and a dance at 6 p.m. with music by Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five, was held. Regrettably, we couldn't stay, and our day's activities ended with our trip home.

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A NOTICE FOR THE Shiller-Hejl Reunion Information The Shiller-Hejl relations are wanting to reunite with relatives back to the original Shillers and Hejls originally spelled Josef Silar and wife, Teresie. If you are a relation or know of someone who is, please send your name and address immediately to: Mrs. Tom L. Faltesek, Rt. 1, Box 57-G, Hutto, TX 78634. A Shiller-Hejl Family Reunion is being planned for June 6, 1982, so act now to get your invitation.

Margie Faltesek Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST-

Wednesday, March 31, 1982—VESTNIK/3

SUPREME LODGE

From the Vice President's Office

Sanford Schmid Sanford Schmid has recently been appointed as a Sales Representative for Lodge 44 in Industry. Mr. Schmid has been trained in helping you or your family with your insurance needs. If you live in the Industry area, give him a call at AC 713-357-2213 and he will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President

-SPJSTAnnouncement

The SPJST Insurance Committee will meet at the Home Office on Saturday, April 10th, 1982 at 10:00 a.m.

If any member has any suggestions and/or comments regarding the SPJST Insurance Programs, please notify your applicable Insurance Committee member from your district so it may be discussed at this meeting.

District 1Cecil H. Dickson, Vice-Chairman 1308 Garden Lane Bryan, Tx. 77801 District H Willie E. Kohutek Rt. 2, Box 320 Buckholts, Tx. 76518 District III Ben Jarma, Chairman 9512 Leaside Dr. Dallas, Tx. 75238 District IV Raymond Pavliska 505 So. Cedar Seymour, Tx. 76380 District V Helen Hegwood, Secretary 6702 Lindy Ann Ln. Houston, Tx. 77008 District VI Jerome J. Hiavaty Box 174 Lolita, Tx. 77971 District VII Roy Hranicky P.O. Drawer A Orange Grove, Tx. 78372 Fraternally, Ben Jarma

From the District VII Director Dear Readers: You, who missed attending the 65th anniversary celebration of San Antonio Lodge No. 133, missed a very nice, well-planned occasion.

Brother Dominic Netek, who was MC and chairman of the Planning Committee, did a fine job, and he, the lodge officers, and all the committees who worked to host the affair are to be complimented for a job well done.

The San Antonio Czech Choral Singers, directed by Brother Netek, presented many lovely Czech songs throughout the afternoon. The San Antonio Polish Dancers presented an energetic program of Polish folk dances in bright, authentic costumes. Brother Kleprlik gave a well-researched history of Lodge No. 133, and Brother Jan Barszcz provided music for dancing afterwards. This made a lovely program.

Many District VII officers attended. They were President Helen Pavelka, 1st Vice President Viola Cabla, 2nd Vice President Bill Marek, Treasurer Emil Matula, DYC Maxine Pavliska, Rest Homes Director Eugene Hrncir and Director Thelma Hrncir. SL President Nick Morris, District VI Director Matt Vanek and myself represented the Supreme Lodge.

I wish to congratulate the members of Lodge No. 133 on their 65th anniversary and extend the wish that the years ahead will be filled with much growth in membership as well as growth in the fraternal spirit of love and friendship which was so beautifully evidenced in the crowd which attended their celebration. Good luck and thank you for inviting us.

Fraternally, Thelma Hrncir Dist. VII Director

Reports by District I Officers — Director, Youth Counselor, Rest Homes Director, Treasurer Old and Unfinished Business New Business Election of Officers Select Site for Next Meeting Announcements Adjournment Fraternally, Donnie Victorick Dist. I President

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VI Meeting April 18th

District

The District VI spring meeting will be held April 18, 1982, at Sweet Home with Lodge No. 63 as host lodge.

The agenda will be as follows: 1. Registration upon arrival until 1 o'clock 2. Meeting call to order 1 o'clock 3. Presentation of Colors: District flag and banner, by color guards 4. Welcome by Lodge 63 president 5. Response by district 1st vicepresident 6. Tribute to departed members of District VI 7. Youth Program: Youth Counselor Janet Marek 8. Introduction of guests by 2nd vice-president 9. Roll call of lodges by secretary 10. Reading of minutes and correspondence - secretary 11. Treasurer's report 12. District director and visiting Supreme Lodge officers' reports, also rest home report 13. Old business 14. New business Auditing of 15. Report Committee 16. Election of officers.

17. Selection of site for fall meeting 18. Announcements 19. Installation of officers 20. Adjournment and refreshments Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek District VI president -SPJST _

District V Meeting

,c Caldwell Hosting District I Meeting The annual District I meeting will be held at Caldwell Sunday, April 25, with Lodge No. 186 being the host lodge., _ Tentative Schedule Registration-1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Meeting Called to Order—Donnie Victorick, Dist. Pres.

Pledge of Allegiance Tribute to Departed Members Welcome by Host Lodge President Roll Call of Lodge — Dist.

Secretary Introduction and Recognition of Supreme Lodge Officers and other Guests Reading of Names of 50-year Members Reading of Minutes of Previous Meeting Reading of Correspondence

The spring meeting of District V was held at Lodge No. 142, Houston, Sunday, March 14th. The host lodge served a delicious meal of barbecued brisket with all the trimmings.

During the lunch period, Lodge 88 Czech Concert Orchestra and Choral Club entertained with beautiful Czech songs which were enjoyed by all present.

President Tillie Helmcamp convened the meeting at 2 p.m.

District Flagbearer Dennis Veselka and Lodge 142 Flagbearer Keith Kieschnik presented the colors and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Sister Helen Hegwood, accompanied by the Concert Orchestra, gave a beautiful renditiSn of "The Star Spangled Banner" and "Kde Domov Muj." Lodge 142 President Mary Ann Kieschnik graciously welcomed those present. In his response, 1st Vice President Jerry Prochazka thanked the host lodge, on behalf of District V, for having the meeting and for the beautiful dinner and hospitality.

Secretary Viola Cox read a list of departed members. President

Kieschnik then had an impressive ceremony for our departed members, with Debbie Byer and Cheryl Schilhab lighting the candles. Sister Helen Hegwood sang "In The Garden. President Kieschnik then requested that everyone stand in silent tribute to those departed.

Youth Counselor Joyce Mynar reported a good turnout at both the District and State YAD, stating that we should be proud of our youth achievements and should support their activities. The district had a good, clean, and safe camp this year for 40 children, who voted District Director Louis Hanus "camper of the year." Sister Mynar thanked Brother Hanus for the watermelons he supplied for camp. She announced a training class at Lodge 88 March 27. The youth then entertained the members with a skit.

2nd Vice President Sidon Tumis introduced Mrs. B. K. Eubank of Cross Plains, Texas, and Editor Rudy Sefcik.

The secretary called the roll of lodges. The following nine were repreSented: 65, 81, 88, 112, 139, 142, 172, 175, and 176.

President Helmcamp read the names of the following 50-year members: Lorine Wiley, Milady Daniel who was present, and Ben Kristinik of Lodge 91; Edith Kadera of Lodge 114; Elsie Gober and Annie Ruth Kennedy of Lodge 173. These members received a round of applause.

The secretary read the minutes of the fall meeting which were approved as read. There was no correspondence.

Committees were appointed by the president and 1st vice president.

Those on the Auditing Committee Pflughaupl were Larry Chairman, Dan Berry, and John Mikeska. Members on the Balloting Committee were Bennie Kocich Chairman, Rosie Tumis, and Evelyn Mikeska.

In her report President Helmcamp commented on the splendid cooperation from Lodges 142 and 88 and from the district officers. She gave special thanks to all who helped with the publicity; also, to the Lodge 88 Orchestra and Choral Club. Stating that the district officers want to show their appreciation for the fine entertainment at this and at the fall meeting, she presented checks to Directors Tim Kostom and Rudy Dybala. She then presented a gift of appreciation to Sister Helen Hegwood for being so willing to sing whenever she is asked. President Helmcamp expressed thanks to Brother Prochazka for having the programs printed; also, the good cooks and helpers of Lodge 142 for the great dinner. She thanked all w,bo came.

Treasurer Tommie Lostak reported a balance of $3,289.97 in the district fund and $1,486.78 in the youth fund.

Rest Home Director Herbert Nowotny reported - that the home is filled to capacity with a waiting list.

They are able to pay all expenses and put a small fund in reserve. A shady place will be built shortly. The home now has a nice sign on the highway.

District Director Louis Han us gave a very interesting and informative report. The SPJST had another good year, with a gain in

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, March 31, 1982 assets of $1,606,000 making the total assets $30,408,000 as of 12/31/81. Our solvency ratio is $130.20.

The 8% refund to lodges for 1981 was $169,124 with District V again receiving the most, $49,710. For the second consecutive year, premium income has been over $2,000,000 with our district contributing $622,000 or 29% of the total. Brother Hanus expressed his thanks to the lodge financial secretaries for the tremendous job they are doing in the_change over to the computer.

The Corporate Planning Committee recommended that our society retain a 20-year fixed loan with interest set at 1% below that of the Temple area; also, that the mortgage loan interest rate be reconsidered quarterly. This is a saving and a fraternal benefit to our members. The same 1% below Temple area interest was recommended by the C.P.C. for lodge loans, with a limit of $250,000. If all payments are current and all terms of the note have been met each year, the lodge will be credited 1% of the principal balance.

The top three sales representatives for 1981 for annualized premiums were Della Kadlecek, Sidon Tumis, and John Hilsher. In 1982 Della Kadlecek was first in January and Patsy Baca was first in February. District V had $4,332,000 issued in insurance in 1981 and the quota for 1982 is $4,400.000.

Brother Hanus reported that the premium refund was raised from 2% to 3%. He announced that the revised secretary handbook by Brother Leonard Mikeska is now available; the old handbook should be discarded.

In closing, Director Hanus thanked all members for their continued support and cooperation the past year.

Youth Counselor Joyce Mynar reported that the youth had a brief meeting with election of officers.

She stated that she will help the Pasadena Lodge in trying to reorganize a Youth Club.

Editor Rudy Sefcik brought greetings from his wife, Maxine, who could not be present because of a conflict with the meeting at Lodge 54, West. Brother Sefcik announced that the Publications Comm. was meeting Saturday, March 20, at the Supreme Lodge. He stated that problems with pictures in the Vestnik recently were caused by bad pictures with very little contrast. He explained some points concerning the insurance computer runs used in the Vestnik.

Auditing Committee Chairman Larry Pflughaupt reported that the district and youth books were in order. He made a motion, seconded

by Sister Lydia Hendrick, that they be accepted as presented. Motion passed President Helmcamp reported that Supreme Lodge President Nick Morris had called and extended wishes for a good meeting. Director Hanus presented checks to Treasurer Tommie Lostak for money allocated to the district, $400, and to the youth fund, $3,089.

There was no old or new business.

The election of officers was next on the agenda. The following were elected by acclamation: President Tillie Helmcamp 1st Vice President Jerry Prochazka 2nd Vice President Sidon Tumis

Secre1ary Viola Cox Treasurer Tommie Lostak Youth Counselor Joyce Mynar Assistant Youth Counselor Betty Dobesh Flagbearer Mark Mynar Lodge 88 President Larry Pflughaupt offered to host the next meeting. Brother Bennie Kocich made a motion that the fall district meeting be held at Lodge 88, seconded by Brother Gene Barcak, and carried.

1st Vice President Prochazka made the announcements, followed by the drawing for door prizes.

Lydia Hendrick and Dennis Veselka were in charge of drawing and were assisted by Keith Kieschnik. The donors and winners were: $5 donated by Ruby Cernosek — Helen Kubicek $5 donated by Louis Hanus — Gus Urbanovsky $5 donated by Tim Kostom — Cheryl Schilhab $5 donated by Janna & Joy Plyler (Ruby Cernosek's nieces) — Janet Raymond $5 donated by Tillie Helmcamp — Alan Cerny es. beer donated by Robert Kieschnik — Dan Berry cs. beer donated by Sidon Tumis — Angie Schilhab 6 pk. Coke donated by Jerry Prochazka — Nelson Jochen Pot Plant donated by Delores Prochazka — Vlasta Machann 6 prizes of rice - 4 boxes each donated by Tommie & Gladys Lostak — Debbie Barcak, Jane Holton, Karl Pf ughaupt, Louis Hanus, Vlasta Nowotny, Elsie Roznovsky.

Director Louis Hanus installed the officers. The meeting adjourned at 4:03 p.m.

Fraternally, Viola Cox - SPJST -

Hallettsville Lodge Schedules April 4th Meeting Dear Members: Our Lodge No. 4 met Sunday, March 14, 1982 at the Grant Building, with President Frank Zabransky presiding.

Tommy Holy, Chris and Gary Chudej led the members in the Pledge to the flag.

Corresponding Secretary Erwin Holy read the minutes to the February meeting which were approved. Correspondence followed.

Erwin Holy and Hilmer Galetka reported on the Officers' Seminar held in Temple.

Annie Zabransky gave a report on the Sales Representatives' Banquet held recently in Victoria.

Co-Youth Leader Evelyn Holy reported on the youth club activities. She invited the youth members of the lodge to an Easter egg hunt to be held at the next meeting.

Treasurer Helen Zabransky gave her report. She also read the treasurer's annual report.

The members voted to have our next meeting April 4 due to Easter being on our regular meeting date.

Following other business, refund checks were handed out.

Financial Secretary Hilmer Galetka then reported. The meeting adjourned.

The rest of the afternoon was

spent in conversation and playing games. Refreshments and lunch were served.

March birthdays honored were Hermina Vasek and Ida Neubauer.

Sister Vasek received the cake.

Door prize winners were Toni Galetka, adult; and Chris Chudej, youth.

Our next meeting will be held Sunday, April 4 which is the first Sunday of the month beginning at 2 p.m., in the Grant Building. The youth club will sponsor an Easter egg hunt for the youth. Make plans to attend!

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky Reporter -SPJST-

No. 28, East Bernard

liquid refreshments and some of the sandwiches. Sisters Schank, Luquette and Nezval furnished the rest. Brother A. J. (Tony) Kelner brought a birthday cake, decorated by his wife, Helen, to celebrate the lodge's birthday and members who had March birthdays. T.F., T.M., Helen and Tony.

To you faithful ones, remember the 4th and I remain Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval President -SPJST-

From Lodge No. 32, Victoria

News

Lodge

Dear Members: The April monthly meeting will convene, the 4th, the first Sunday (Palm Sunday), at 2 p.m., in the lodge hall. The agenda will cover all regular reports, special reports and any other business needing attention at this time. Plans for attending the District VI spring meeting, in Sweet Home, will be discussed. The "Gathering" will take place as always.

At this point in time, the lodge officers wish to remind every member that the April meeting is the last meeting, until fall, that will start at 2 p.m. Starting with the May meeting, all meetings will start at 2:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time.

The March meeting, on the 7th, began the 84th year of the lodge's existence. Actual date of charter was March 19th. All reports given were accepted as read. Several reports, of importance,, were brought back from the Officers' Workshop, which was held the day before, on the 6th, in Temple. A motion was made and passed to give the same special door prizes, as last year, to honor Mother's Day and Father's Day. The regular door prize was won by A. J. (Tony) Kelner.

As mentioned in the preceding paragraph, there were some special reports from the Officers' Workshop. TO ALL MEMBERS!!! PLEASE READ!!! The following excerpts are herewith given in short form; therefore, to get a detailed explanation contact a lodge officer or come to the meetings.

1. From now on all policy premiums MUST be paid in advance whether or not you pay by the month or by the year.

2. Please update YOUR MAILING ADDRESS on the lodge records. If you do not know whether or not the lodge has your present mailing address, send it to the financial secretary, Brother Anton Kelner, Jr. DO THIS NOW!!! If you DO NOT you MAY NOT receive your premium refund check. This goes for ALL policies whether PAID UP or BEING PAID UPON. 3. It is important that ALL members update YOUR BENEFICIARIES ON YOUR POLICIES This is especially important if a spouse has passed away recently or someone is getting married. This goes for ALL POLICIES whether PAID UP or BEING PAID UPON. 1)0 THIS NOW!!!

The "Gathering of the Clan", such as it was, was enjoyed by all present. The lodge furnished the

The regular meeting of SPJST Lodge No. 32 was held Wednesday, March 3rd at the Citizens National Bank. President Mike Ahlstrom led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and in a moment of silence for our departed members.

Secretary Adele Donalson read the minutes of the last meeting and Treasurer Evelyn Horelka read the treasurer's report. Both were approved.

The roll call of officers showed all present.

David Bryan Zarosky was accepted as a new member.

The Corpus Christi Czech Singers have accepted an invitation to sing at the Czech Festival June 27.

A complete list of all chairmen for the Festival is as follows: Ella Arnold and Lois Elles — General; Ruby Rokyta and Sylvia Kocian — Cake Walk; Franklin Elles — Beer; Frank Rokyta and Theofil Kocian — Dance; Stefanie and John Spears — Advertising; Henrietta Vanek and Helen Kalmus — Tickets; Adolf Motal — Singers; Mary Raska — Sale tickets on prizes; Adele Donalson — Coffee ant Tea; Adolf Motal — Auction; Evelyn Horelka — Kitchen; Frances Motal and Valeria Motal — Bakery Booth; Alton and Katherine Wokaty — Country Store.

There is a need for donations for the sale and the auction. We need to know about items for the sale by next month (April) so that the tickets can be printed.

Persons who plan to donate plants to the Country Store are asked, if possible, to pot them ahead of time so that they will have time to recover from the transplanting before the Festival.

The next regular meeting will be April 7 at Citizens National Bank.

Saturday, March 20, my husband and I went to Kenedy to see his uncle, H. W. Marcak. He was telling us about the years when he was active in SPJST. He was on several committees and on the board of the first rest home. He told of his old friends from Houston, Corpus Christi and other places and how he enjoyed working with them. I cannot remember all the names, but you, who worked with him, will undoubtedly recall those times with pleasure. Uncle Henry was 92, February 7 of this year.

Fraternally, Katherine Wokaty Reporter -SPJST-

Wednesday, March 31, 1982--VESTNIK/5

April 16th Meeting Date Set For Lodge No. 35, Elk Sunday, March 14, 1982, the monthly meeting was called to order

by President Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Flagbearer Dawn Pavelka.

President Breitkreutz then asked all members to stand in a moment of silence for our departed Brother Woodrow Adamek.

Visitors were Shanon Dulock, Marilyn Sykora and Tillie Matus.

Come back, again!

Minutes of the February meeting were read by Secretary Rosemarie Banik.

Thank you notes were read from Woodrow Adamek family and the Rudolph Vicha family.

Treasurer Eddie Ray Banik gave his report.

Rosemarie Banik, youth club leader, gave her report; there will be a cake walk April 3. Then she asked all those who had birthdays in March to come forward and "Happy Birthday" was sung to Ruby Pavelka, Dawn Pavelka and Anna Thun.

Chairmen made their reports: Kitchen — Barbara Pavelka, Entertainment—Eugene Pavelka and Refreshments—Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. The building chairman reported that the new steps are ready now and the new turf will be put on it New members accepted were Thomas Dwayne Pavelka, Cynthia Ann Pavelka and Sondra Dieterich.

We welcome you, come and share our meetings!

Members, please mark your calendar because we had to change our Lodge No. 35 meeting for April because of Easter. Our next lodge meeting will be held Friday night, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. Be sure and come out; don't forget that night.

Have a happy Easter!

Mrs. York is still recovering from her illness; we hope you are feeling better.

The door prize winners were Richard Burney — youth and George Holub- adult.

A delicious ham dinner was served afterwards. The children flew their kites.

Fraternally, Dorothy Banik Reporter - SPJST-

4th Meeting Is Set for Bryan Lodge No. 39

April

Dear Members of Lodge No. 39: This is, just a short note to advise you that, due to the fact, that Easter falls on the second Sunday of April, our regular meeting day, we are moving the meeting up to the first Sunday, April 4; the time will remain the same, 2:30 p.m.

The Youth Club is planning to have an Easter egg hunt and other fun activities. We will also have our regular covered-dish supper and social after the meeting.

Please come and join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship.

Fraternally, Elain Luza, Secretary --SPJST-

Hillje LodgeSets April 13 Meeting Dear Members and Friends: The monthly meeting of Hillje Lodge No. 40 was held March 14, 1982.

During the meeting a discussion of dues paid and accounts still unpaid was brought to our attention

by Secretary Albert Kresta, Sr. Our financial secretary, Brother Pete Sablatura, was out due to illness and was greatly missed. The officers volunteered to carry out his duties at present as Hillje hall manager.

Secretary Albert Kresta, Sr., asks that all members, who have moved or had an address change, please notify him; he will be ready to mail checks soon.

President Jerry Polasek reminds us that our next meeting date and time must be changed. Next monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, April 13, 1982 at 7 p.m. All members are asked to attend. The Hillje Youth Club will also meet that night, but at 7:30 p.m. All members will be preparing for the meeting at Sweet Home. Please bring any crafts to be finished and any material that must be practiced.

The officers of Hillje Lodge No 40 wish you all a Happy Easter!

Fraternally, Laverne Bacak Reporter SPJST

Waco Lodge Makes Numerous Needy Contributions Dear Members: SPJST Lodge No. 66 held their meeting Sunday, March 21, with President Daniel Nors presiding.

The flags were presented by James Yates and Chris Owens.

Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Lodge Motto.

In roll call, all officers were present, except Vice President Johnnie Gaidusek was absent due to illness.

February meeting minutes were read by Sister Pruitt. They were approved as read.

In correspondence a thank-you note was read from Tom and Karen Gaidusek for the donation; we are glad to hear that Brother Tom is doing OK and alsp a letter was read on the new rules pertaining to "Bingo."

The Board of Trustees' minutes of their Wednesday night, March 3 meeting were read by Sister Engelke. It was decided to have a cleanup Saturday morning, April 3; get there as early as you can and we do need your help, even if you can only, help several hours, it will help for there is a lot to be done.

Brother George Shilling gave the entertainment report. All bookings for 1982 are complete and the last six months' dance schedules are being• printed. Following the meeting, sandwiches, chips, desserts and beverages are to be served. The meal was delicious. Thanks to the committee for an excellent job they did. Also thanks to the ladies for the good desserts, it was enjoyed by everyone.

Sister Barbara l3rem's youth report was next. The club has been

doing great in the kitchen on game nights. They had made St. Patrick's cards and they will have an egg decorating and Easter card contest at the April meeting; they will have an Easter hunt after the meeting.

The club plans to be in the Walk-aThon to raise money for Caritas. The lodge voted to sponsor the Youth Club and donated $50 to them; also you may donate individually to a youth who plans to walk. This is for a very good cause and your help will be appreciated. We wish them good luck!

Brother Frank Miller reported that Internal Revenue forms had been filled out and sent in.

President Nors thanked Vice President Johnnie Gaidusek for conducting the February meeting due to his absence. They were in Dallas due to critical illness of their grandson. He thanked everyone for their thoughts, phone calls, prayers and to those who donated blood.

They were Brother and Sister Raymond Shelton and Sister Kay Owens. Little Aaron is at home and doing fine. He is taking therapy but is improving; we all hope and pray that he improves each day.

Brother Emil Hanus made a motion for the lodge to donate $100 to help them. It was seconded by Brother Otto Hanus. The motion carried.

At the February meeting, it was voted to donate to the March of Dimes and Lodge No. 66 gave $100 and Linden Hall gave $100. (I'm sorry it did not get in the February letter that I sent in.)

New members accepted in March are: Sarah DeAnne Mueller, George K. Taylor, Aaron Nors, Jacob James Gerik, Dorothy Dvorak, and Margaret Ann Porebak. Welcome to Lodge No. 66!

Health Committee Report — Sister Polly Gaidusek was not present, due to the illness of Brother Johnnie; he was in the Hillsboro Hospital with chest pains. He was released Sunday and he is at home.

We all wish him the best of luck and a speedy recovery. Sister Polly sent a list of those she had sent cards to and these were read by Sister Pruitt: A sympathy card was sent to the Louis Macha family (on the loss of his sister), and to Sister Lena Tickell (on the loss of her sister).

May these loved ones rest in eternal peace. Get-well cards were sent to Brother James Moore (we wish him good luck), to little Aaron Nors (at home doing OK), and to Sister Regina Adamcik who is in the hospital. We all hope and pray for a good recovery. Sister Adamcik is our 50-year member. Good luck to you! Brother Joe Jaska is at Hillcrest Hospital and is improving.

Good luck, Brother Joe; we hope you will be home soon. We also heard that Sister Gracie Soukup is in the hospital having surgery. We all wish her the best of luck and we hope she gets to go home soon. We also have heard that Brother Joe Filer has been in the hospital. He is at home and we all wish him good health and that he is feeling better.

Brother James Pavlicek, and Sisters Ruby Orsag and Irene Mueller gave reports on micro-wave ovens that the ,.,, had checked on. It was voted to let the Board of Trustees decide on these items.

Door prize winner was Brother Henry West.

Members celebrating birthdays in

March are Sister Matilda Hanus, who was not at the meeting due to the weather (we all wish her a very happy birthday and hope she can attend our next meeting); also celebrating were Sisters Maurine Trefny, Anna Vernetti and Brother Batt Vernetti. Happy Birthday to each of you. Michelle Shelton brought the cake.

Please Note: Saturday, April 3 Cleanup Day; come as early as you can! We need your help and hope to see your there. The next meeting is Sunday, April 18, at 2:30 p.m. also, remember, Easter hunt for all children in the lodge!

Fraternally, Annie Hanus, Reporter SPJST-

From Lovelady Lodge No. 74 News

We had a large attendance Saturday night, March 20, with entertainment provided by the Music Masters. We were pleased to have some sixty members of the Lufkin Polka Club present. They all seemed to really enjoy themselves and so did everyone else.

Mr. and Mrs. Chester Shmoldas were in Taylor for the weekend at Lodge No 29 attending a sales representatives' awards for insurance representatives for District II. Members of Lodge No. 74 can be proud of our own Chester Shmoldas who won a trip to Mexico City for 5 days; he also won second place in the sales representatives' award for the year. The Shmoldas reported a grand time was had by all. Congratulations, Chester!

Our Financial Secretary Cheryl Melson and husband, Larry, are now the proud parents of a baby boy, named Michael Adam Melson.

Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Hughie Smith of Crockett and Mrs. Pauline Melson of Latexo. Congratulations, Cheryl and Larry!

Some of our members have started enjoying vacations already; Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Luce of Lufkin have returned from a 10-day vacation in Las Vegas. They reported a good time and saw lots of snow.

I am happy to report Erna Ardry is out of the hospital after spending several days there and doing quite well also Bobby Patton was in the hospital for several days. I am happy to report he is well and back at work.

Happy Birthday to Johnny Woodards, who celebrated his ?? birthday last week.

Fraternally, Creola Wilcox Reporter -SPJST-

Lodge Makes Charity Contribution

Holland

Dear Members and Friends: The members of our Lodge No. 80 met Sunday. March 7 at 2:15 p.m. for their regular monthly meeting.

Vice President Bertrand called the meeting to order and asked the members to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance and to remain standing for a moment of silence in memory of our deceased fellow members,

6/VESTNN—Wednesday, March 31, 1982 Brother Reid and Brother William Thornell.

Roll call of officers showed President Bohac absent due to illness; all the other officers were present.

The minutes of the February meeting were read by SecretaryTreasurer Glen Latham. There were no corrections or additions to the above. They were accepted as read.

It was voted by the members present to donate $100 to the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation.

We were glad to have Joe Mikolaj of Austin as a visitor at our meeting; it was nice to have him with us. His wife, Lillie, passed away recently.

We all extend our condolences to him. Lillie was a first cousin to yours truly.

Glen Latham and Glinda Liles of our lodge attended the Officers' Workshop in Temple, March 6. Glen explained some of the highlights of that meeting. They expressed themselves as well-pleased with the workshop.

One new member was accepted to our lodge in the name of Larry Joe Martinka. Loyce Reid took out additional insurance.

All the eh-airmen of the entertainment, kitchen and bar had good reports for the month of February, 1982.

Door prize recipients were Frank Pajestka, Sr., Glen Lathan, Adella Horelica and John Barabas.

The meeting adjourned at 3 p.m.

It was followed by the "Happy Hour."

Fraternally, Joe Barabas, Jr. Reporter

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Lodge No. 84, Dallas Bake Sale

SPJST

Dear Readers: The Special Committee of Dallas, SPJST Lodge No. 84 wishes to announce its EASTER BAKE SALE. The bake sale will be held Saturday, April 3 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Rudolph's Meat Market, 2924 Elm Street.

Any assistance in furnishing pastry of any type will be deeply appreciated. If you are unable to furnish baked goods, please drop by and take some delicious pastries home.

Fraternally, Special Committee: Linda Coker Bessie Petr Sherri Petr Wanda Petr —SPJST -

SPJST Lodge No. 84 Dallas Dear Readers: The Special Committee of Lodge No. 84, Dallas, wishes to thank those persons who have helped us out during the months of January, February, and March.

Namely: Committee members, Bessie Petr, Linda Coker, Sherri Petr and Wanda Petr; noncommittee members, Ron Coker, Emil Petr, and Charlie Petr. Thanks to these good workers, our profits are considerably above last year at this same time.

Primary function of Special

Committee is to raise additional funds to assist in closing-in on our pay-off balance for parking lots purchased.

Remember our Bake Sale April 3; proceeds from this function also go towards this goal.

Fraternally, Special Committee: Linda Coker Bessie Petr Sherri Petr Wanda Petr

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Sets April 2nd Date For Lodge Meeting Temple

Dear Members: SPJST Lodge No. 87 held their regular meeting Friday evening, March 12 at 7 p.m., with President Vlasta Jez presiding.

Flagbearer Jerry Valchar led the lodge in rendering the Pledge of Allegiance; they remained standing in silent tribute to deceased member, Wm. Chupik.

The Auditing Committee audited the lodge books; they were found to be in good order.

The following new members were accepted into our lodge: Kenneth John Paysee, Sr., and Norman Andy Farris. A special welcome to them.

A special reminder to all of you: The next lodge meeting will be held Friday, April 2 at 7 p.m., this change was made due to Good Friday. A covered dish supper will be served; members are to bring a covered dish of meat and vegetable and/or dessert for family and guests. The lodge will furnish the beverages.

We are pleased to know our dear member, Vlasta Coufal, is home from the hospital and feeling well; we hope to see her at the April meeting.

To those who are convalescing we wish a speedy recovery.

The beautiful signs of spring are all around and I am so pleased after our severe winter. It's so nice to see the trees bud out and the flowers and gardens grow. If we just look around nature is truly lovely.

May all your days be beautiful.

Happy Easter to all!

Fraternally, Dorothy Chervenka Secretary/Reporter

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Houston Lodge No. 88 To Host The John Sullivan Orchestra Saturday, April 3, 1982 Lodge No. 88 will have THE JOHN SULLIVAN ORCHESTRA in the Chandelier Ballroom. The dance will be from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and the tickets will be $5.00 each. THE JOHN SULLIVAN ORCHESTRA will play beautiful Ballroom Music. You can make your reservations by calling the Lodge Office at 869-5767 or come by the Lodge Office at West 15th and Beall Street and purchase the tickets. Tickets will also be on sale at the regular Saturday night dances. This is a dress code dance — Evening Attire for both men and women.

Breakfast will be available in the

dining room. Delicious hamburgers will be served too!

Invite your friends to come with you to the beautiful Chandelier Ballroom for an evening of dancing to the sounds of THE JOHN SULLIVAN ORCHESTRA. Publicity Committee Lodge No. 88 Houston, Texas -SPJST-

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Our Friday night dance held March 19, with Al Pierson's famous orchestra, was a complete sellout and everyone present had a wonderful time. This was a dress code dance and everyone came dressed according to the rule. The Hosting Committee also complied with the rule. In charge of the dance was Millie Manack (dressed in a lovely sky-blue chiffon and floating around like a butterfly) and with her, Martha Baxter, in a becoming lilac gown, and Agnes Cheney, in black; both looked lovely receiving the guests at the entrance to the Chandelier Ballroom. Amos Kadlecek with his spouse, Della, in orange chiffon gown, escorted the guests to their reserved places while two lovely sisters in the lobby were in charge of the azivance ticket sale for the John Sullivan dance for Saturday, April 3, Irene O'Conner in black, and Frances Crossman in whittjaoth lovely and smiling, made up the committee for the evening.

We will miss Frances Crossman; she is contemplating to leave Houston and join her family in Temple, Texas; .don't forget us and visit us often as possible.

Brother Herman Liebscher celebrated his 78th birthday at the Al Pierson dance held March 19, with three tables surrounded with friends wishing him all kinds of good things to enjoy in good health. To top the evening off, Herman invited the whole group for breakfast in our lodge dining room. The two girls in his life (his spouse, Margerite and daughter, the apple of his eye, Carol Bruse) were beaming with pride and happiness.

At another table Gus Urbanovsky was receiving birthday wishes from around him for his 39th? birthday.

Gus saw the light of day March 20.

Ann, his devoted spouse, baked a special birthday cake for Gus and was it delicious! and, with the cake, a lot of other goodies for the people who want to reduce and observe their diet. Happy Birthday to both of our brothers, Herman and Gus! Grandparents, Karl and Ora Nell Hassenbrock, were blessed with their third grandchild born to their daughter, Janie and son-in-law, John Laakso of Austin, Texas; the lovely baby girl, Alsyen Kristine Laakso, arrived March 18, 1982 to the joy of her parents and grandparents.

Another addition to the John and Palmae Hilsher family happened with the arrival of granddaughter Sara Lynn Skrehat born to proud parents, David and Jan Skrehat, son of Palmae and John Hilsher; with Sara Lynn, the grandchildren add up to 15, with 10 girls and 5 boys. Congratulations to both grandparents and parents!

Johnnie and Mary Kosut held "open house" in their new beautiful 2-story home Saturday, March 20,

located about 20 miles out of Houston. The grand tour took us through 6 rooms and master bedroom downstairs with beautiful furnishings. Upstairs were 4 roomy bedrooms with baths and beds covered with beautiful hand-made quilts. One of the rooms is especially Johnnie's filled with countless souvenirs accumulated through the second World War. Johnnie served overseas in France and, in 1944, was injured by a sniper. Among all these interesting items on the desk lay a 1936 Vestnik, the editor was Frank Moucka. Turning the pages, the eyes fell on Czech Play ads from Lodges 88, 84 and 142 advertising Czech plays, admission for men — 40 cents and ladies — 25 cents and the actors' names; very few are here with us, yet, they served the SPJST faithfully and with love. Another ad caught our eyes was the "Red Restaurant" owned by Frank Kosut, Sr. who died in 1972. There were three boys: Frank, Johnnie and Joe; their mother made her home with son, Joe and she is in good health. Johnnie and Mary have four handsome sons, all married, except the youngest one. Their new home is beautiful and, for two people, quite a big place to roam around in, but I guess they are prepared for the new generation to fill it up. We all wish you to spend many happy years in your new lovely home.

With sadness in our hearts we bid farewell to one of our faithful members, Brother '1ohnnie Mrosko who passed away after a lengthy illness and suffering. Johnnie went into rest March 19, 1982 at the age of 71 years. He was a resident of Houston since 1919 and was employed by Brockstein, Inc. for 25 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. During 1921 he organized the Boy Scouts in West End. Survivors are his wife, Rosie Mrosko; one daughter, Cindy and son-in-law, Greg Gentry of Houston; son, John Mrosko, Jr. of Katy, Texas; three sisters, Minnie Hickman and Ruth Cunningham, both of Houston and Kathy Daughtery of San Diego, California; two grandchildren, Vanessa Louise and Glorissa Ann Mrosko. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 22 at Heights Chapel, with Louis Hanus officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery. Johnnie Mrosko will be long remembered for his devotion to the lodge while in good health. We express our sincere sympathy to the surviving family.

May he rest in peace!

Fraternally, Frances Olexa

-SPJSTImportant NOTICE

To Lodge Jaro 130 Dallas No. 130, All members are encouraged to attend the scheduled meeting of Lodge Jaro No. 130 which will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 2.

At this time we would like to have membership input regarding the further possibility of any transactions concerning our property. This is an extremely important meeting and we need as many members present as possible.

A covered dish supper will start at 6 p.m., if anyone is interested.

Roseann Parma President

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Wednesday, March 31, 1982—VESTMK/7

San Antonio Lodge's Anniversary A Big Success Lodge No. 133 celebrated their 65th anniversary Sunday, March 21 at the Polish-American Center. It was a very successful party, with more than 200 people attending (this included members and nonmembers). Dinner was served at 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.; afterwards a short program was held, beginning with the local president, Brother Emil Matula, welcoming everyone to the party.

We were privileged to have Supreme Lodge President Brother Nick Morris with us. On behalf of all our members we wish to thank him, once again, for being with us and for his kind words. Also, our District VII Director Sister Thelma Hrncir, Brother Eugene Hrncir (who is on the Board of Directors of the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes) and other District VII officers: President Helen Pavelka, 1st Vice President Viola Cabla, 2nd Vice President Bill Marek, and Carrie Veselka representing Lodge No. 79 from Corpus Christi, and many other members from various lodges and guests, were present.

On behalf of the officers from Lodge No. 133, we want to thank all the members who helped in any way to make this a success, especially Sister Mary Popp and Sister Grace Rohan who are on the Refreshments Committee. It takes a lot of time and planning for such an event and they did a very splendid job; we all want to thank them. The Registration Committee: Brother Jaroslav and Sister Marcella Kleprlik and Sister Viola and Brother Frank Fajkus worked faithfully; we also thank you for a job well done!

Everyone enjoyed the singing by the Czech Choral Club, singing the many Czech songs that we all know, also the nice performance by the Polish Folk Dancers. This group of dancers is well-known throughout the State of Texas. The demands for the group to perform at the many celebrations are very great. We are happy to have them representing San Antonio.

The next SPJST meeting for Lodge No. 133 will be held April 18 at 1505 S. Gevers Street, San Antonio. We welcome all members and their friends to come to our meetings. The meetings are all business and, after the meetings, we have refreshments and games party, so come out and enjoy your Sunday afternoon with your fraternal friends. Don't forget the meeting April 18 at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Dominic Netek Secretary

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No. 183, Mid-Cities News Lodge

Dear Members, Most of the "goings" on at Lodge 183 are over for the month of March but I would like to remind you that our next dance will be the 3rd Saturday of April because of Easter weekend, music will be by "PATCHWORK", come on out and support your lodge and bring some friends; show them what a good time

all dif you lodge members can have at a dance, also plan your next party at the lodge. There have been some great parties at the lodge the last year. For a private party, call B. J. Hlavaty (817) 261-0409 and rent the lodge or plan your party on the weekend of our next dance and show your fellow lodge members, friends and visitors how SPJST members enjoy themselves at the lodge.

Just in case some neighbors of our fellow SPJST members may like to read the Vestnik and not want to join, I would like to tell about an article I read in the Clifton Record.

It reads and I quote "WARNING TO NON-SUBSCRIBERS: A MAN TOO CHEAP to subscribe to his hometown newspaper sent his little boy to borrow a neighbor's copy. In his haste, the boy ran over a $20 hive of bees and in a minute, he looked like a warty squash.

HIS FATHER RAN to his assistance and, failing to notice the barbed-wire fence, ran into it, cutting a hole in his anatomy as well as ruining a pair of $35 trousers.

(The old cow took advantage of the gap in the fence and killed herself eating green corn.)

HEARING THE RACKET, the man's wife ran out, upset a 4-gallon churn of cream into a basket of chicks, drowning the entire batch.

She also dropped a $200 set of false teeth, which the family dog snatched up and buried, thinking it was a new type of bone.

THE BABY, having been left alone, crawled through the spilled cream and into the parlor, ruining a brand new $350 carpet.

DURING THE EXCITEMENT, the oldest daughter ran away with the hired man, a stray dog broke up 11 setting hens, the calves got out and chewed the tails off four shirts on the clothesline, and the cat had a batch of kittens.

ALL THIS JUST to save 25-cents; and, in this case, the poor guy never did get to read that week's edition."

O.K. members, don't let this happen to your neighbors or friends, tell them about SPJST and introduce them to either of your Sales Representatives B. J. Hlavaty, (817) 261-0409; Daniel Roznovsky, (214) 252-6763; Inez Greenlees, (214) 262-8811; and Norman M. Kneschk, (817) 478-8366; let's make all members so they all will have a Vestnik of their very own!

Today, I attended a meeting of Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Chapter No. 9 and met some of my friends from Lodges No. 154 and No. 92 and talked about helping each other and, in this way, making fraternalism spread faster in the metroplex. It is always good to know you can make friends in another lodge and get to know more people because this is what fraternalism is all about.

Fraternally, Norman M. Kneschk Reporter

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Club of Fort Worth

Friendship

Dear Members and Friends, Even though the weather was very beautiful and the temptation prevailed to stay at home and work in the garden, our meeting March 3rd was well-attended.

The birthday members were Maria Prill, Gertrude Johnston, Jo Prochaska, Carrie Milan and Vernon Prichard. After singing "Happy Birthday" to the honorees, Bessie Prochaska added her special birthday verse, which was very appropriate.

We were glad to learn that Frank and Jo Prochaska had a pleasant trip to California recently, with a safe return home.

At the present time, Jeanie Mason is in Monterrey, Mexico with the Sokols, attending a gymnastic meet.

Easter is just around the corner and the small children are looking forward to the egg hunts. The picnic baskets can be dusted off, and the car ice boxes checked, because a big day is forthcoming at the TirkAlholm farm in Colleyville, if the weather permits. We are looking forward for another delightful visit with Editor Rudy and wife, Maxine on that day, if their schedule permits.

Six of our members are delegates to the American-Czech Culture Society of Dallas. Just recently the new elected officers for 1982 are: President, Stanley Patak; VicePresident, George Reznik; Recording Secretary, Mary Ann Srubar and Financial Secretary, Mildred Chervenka.

Congratulations are extended to Bessie Reames of Dallas, who, for seventeen years, worked diligently and held the office of recording secretary in the Czech-Culture Society. She deserves a respite from these chores.

Preparations for the 42nd American-Czech Day at the State Fair in Dallas October 17th is off to a good start. George Valek, Dallas KJT representative, has all arrangements made for a Czech Mass. His enthusiasm is inspiring to other members.

The next meeting is April 7th, with Mary Saldana and Mary Ann Krivanek as hostesses.

Fraternally, Lydia Alholm Secy./Reporter

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Corpus Christi

Texas Dear Editor and Readers, Sunday, February 28, 1982, in the afternoon, I attended the annual meeting of the Czech Heritage Society of South Texas held at the SPJST-Sokol Hall in Corpus Christi.

Inside of the building there was a table, with Mrs. Betty Jurica and her daughter, Mrs. Katherine Marek, who were in charge of registering the donated covered dishes to supply the kitchen for a social meal after the meeting and program. (Persons without these donated covered dishes were charged $3 a plate; all of those who helped to supply the kitchen food received a free meal ticket.) My table with the chairs was near the officers' table and, in a short time, the tables were occupied.

President Albert Brandesky called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m. The officers and Board of Directors were present. Reports from the officers and directors were accepted with applause.

President Brandesky honored previous President J. B. Sefcik by

asking him to recite the prayer and also honored Mr. Ludwig Sablatura to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. The anthems "Star Spangled Banner" and "Kde Domov Muj" were sung by the assembly.

Secretary Helen Pavelka read the minutes from the previous meeting held November 15, 1981 in Moravian Hall in Corpus Christi.

The election of Board of Directors was first. There were 11 candidates and we needed only five directors for a 2-year term. All these candi dates were introduced and each of them gave a short history of their life. There was only one who said a few words in his mother language, in Czech and then in English; it was Bill Marek, born in Texas; he received a great applause and was one of those elected. Others were: David Hajek, Betty Jurica, Fred Brandesky and Joe Malik.

Officers elected for one-year term were: Albert Brandesky, president; Albin Prochazka, vice president; Helen Pavelka, secretary; Edwin Kosarek, treasurer.

The next number on the program was when nine girls, dressed in their Czech-Moravian costumes performed and danced several numbers of the traditional and popular national dance music recorded on an apparatus. I noticed that, for the first time, boys were missing in this program. These dancers also received great applause.

I had a pleasant surprise Friday, February 26, 1982 in the afternoon when I answered the telephone and it was Mrs. Fred Brandesky and she wanted to know if she can see my book and pictures with the Czechoslovakian costumes. She said that she was in the City Library, but was not permitted to take it out. I said you will be welcome to come to see if I have what you are looking for. The next day she came, looked and she found something she was looking for. I let her take it home and Sunday I would be in that Czech Heritage Society meeting and you can then return it to me on a Sunday. She came to my table with this valuable book and pictures, introduced me to her dear husband, Fred, and two sons in the Czechoslovak costumes wearing early 20th century festive costumes of Straznice in the Moravian-Slovak border area.

Mrs. Brandesky is a native Texan and, by her marriage, now she is proud to be like one of us in our society. Two years ago her son, who is a student in the Becker Junior High School, was in the SPJSTSokol Hall at one of the programs where Mrs. Annie Spencer and I had some displays of our interesting articles on exhibition. When I started to go home this sharpsighted student stopped me and asked me if Mrs. Annie Spencer and I can attend the national exhibition in the Becker Junior High School? I did and there were seven nations represented that day. Mrs. Brandesky was with the bakery delicatessen. The students were graded but I never found out the results; maybe some day I will call that student.

At 5 p.m. the meal was served.

Before this meeting tickets were sold and the drawing started at 6

8/VESTNIK-Wednesday, March 31, 1982 p.m. Grand prize was charter membership quilt won by Mrs. Dorothy Janosek. Second prize was $50 won by Albin Prochazka. Third prize was a weedeater (valued at $28) won by Millie Boggus. Fourth prize was LP polka/waltz albums (valued at $25, and donated by Helen Pavelka) won by Joe Malik, Jr. Fifth prize was a gift certificate of $15 donated by Lem and Jim's Fine Meats of Robstown, Texas.

The music for the dance started at 6:10 p.m. by the Wence Shimek Band from Hallettsville. At 8 p.m. there was intermission and I was ready to return home and stopped for my dear son-in-law who was working behind the bar. There I had the honor to meet two of the fine musicians of the band. I told them that since I have, with me, the cassette tape recorder to record the February 28 meeting, I have also recorded some new numbers that I don't have and enjoyed; "should I have had permission?" The answer was 'no and we thank you for your expression.' They played until 10 p.m. The attendance in the meeting could have been larger, but there were many hungry people who prepared a meal at home and had no time to come to the meeting.

Roy and I got home at 8:10 p.m. It was a fine atmosphere outside and inside to bring home something to think about.

Fraternally yours, John Stasa

-SPJSTLetter

From CESAT

The membership is continuing to increase at a rapid pace, and it is extremely important that CESAT members attend and help to formulate the programs that will make the organization more active and effective in the future.

Encourage your friends, who are not yet members of CESAT, to attend the Taylor meeting and join. Remember, CESAT membership is open to all persons who have been active or are genuinely interested in the study, preservation, or promotion of the Czech language or cultural heritage in Texas. Membership dues are only $2.50 per year ($1 for students).

Please mail your membership renewals to our Secretary, W. E. Souchek, before the meeting date or pay the fee after the meeting April 24. Let's begin the meeting promptly, because we will have much to accomplish in a 'short while.

Mr. Souchek's mailing address is 5103 Willowbend Blvd., Houston, Texas 77035.

If you want to place an item on the agenda for the meeting, please send a note to the secretary as soon as possible, and send a copy to President Clinton Machann at 500 Gilchrist, College Station, Tx. 77840.

If you want to propose an amendment to our constitution, this proposal must be received at least 30 days before the meeting date.

Thadious Polasek is chairman of a special CESAT Committee which is compiling a comprehensive list of all Czech-language educational materials (textbooks, tapes, etc.) available to teachers at all levels.

Please help him by sending him your own list. (Don't worry about duplications - you may know something that the committee doesn't.)

Thadious' mailing address is Route 4, Box 39, Schulenburg, Tx. 78956.

Vice President Bernard Pivonka

is collecting a set of CESAT archives that will be as complete as possible. If you know the location of any old CESAT records, membership lists, minutes of meetings, financial records, etc., please contact him. The goal is to make copies of these records so that they can be assembled and stored in one location. His mailing address is 715 West 26 Street, Houston, Tx. 77008.

Fraternally, Clint Machann

Youth Leader's Retreat SPJST

Saturday, April 17th & Sunday, April 18th Starting At 1 p.m. on Saturday

-SPJST-

El Yes, I will be attending this retreat at the Home Office in Temple

BULLETIN BOARD

Signature & Position

Texas Fraternal Congress This year's Texas Fraternal Congress will be held at The Inn Of The Hills Hotel in Kerrville, October 30th-31st.

Lodge Send To: Youth Department, SPJST-P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503; Attn.: Jann Thomas

***

DISTRICT I The District I spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 25, 1982 at Caldwell Lodge No. 186's new lodge home. Registration beginning at 1 p.m., and meeting will convene at 2 p.m. (More details later) *** DISTRICT II The District II fall meeting will be held Sunday, August 8, 1982 at Round Rock, with Lodge No. 187 serving as host lodge. ***

DISTRICT III The District III spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 25, 1982 at Cottonwood Lodge No. 6, as host. ***

DISTRICT IV District IV meeting will be held Sunday, April 25, 1982 at the SPJST Lodge No. 49 hall in Rowena. ***

DISTRICT VI The District VI spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 18, 1982 at the Firemen's Hall in Sweet Home, with Lodge No. 63 hosting the event. ***

YOUTH SECTION Head of the Youth Department YOUTH ACTIVITY CALENDAR To Whom It May Concern: President Morris and SYD Jann Thomas met with the 7 DYCs (and one Assistant DYC) in the Supreme Lodge Nov. 21, 1981, and set the following tentative dates for the activities indicated.

SPRING DISTRICT TRAINING CLASSES

Dist. I- April 3rd (Sat.; Marlene's home in Bryan) Dist. II - May 10th (Mon.; place to be decided) Dist. III-April 4th (Sun.; Lodge 84 Dallas)

Dist. VI-April 24th (Sat.; Presb.

Fellowship Hall, El Campo) DISTRICT YADS

Dist. I-June 6th, Lodge 186 Caldwell Dist. II-July 11th, Lodge 177 Academy Dist. III -June 27th, Lodge 84 Dallas Dist. IV -June 13th, Lodge 73 Seymour Dist. V - July 18th, Lodge 88 Houston Dist. VI-July 18th, Lodge 30 Taiton Dist. VII -June 27th, place to be announced.

CAMPING DATES

Dist. I & IV -July 27th, from noon meal through noon on July 30 Dist. II-July 31, from noon meal through Aug. 6 after noon meal Dist. II1- Aug. 8, from evening meal through Aug. 11 after noon meal Dist. V - Aug. 13, from noon meal through Aug. 16 after noon meal Dist. VI-June 28th to July 2nd, Bastrop State Park. (Confirmed) Dist. VII -July 23rd, from noon meal through noon on July 26th Dist. VII -July 23rd, from supper (6 p.m.) and depart after breakfast on the 27th Notice that all districts will camp at Camp Val Verde, except District VI. STATE COMPETITION

State YAD - August 22nd, Temple High School (firm) State Royalty-September 18th, Lodge 177 Academy, (Note the change in date. SL members will be attending the National Fraternal Congress on September 25th.)

Music by "American Sunrise".

Nick A. Morris President and Head of the Youth Dept. ***

STATEWIDE YOUTH LEADERS' RETREAT

Saturday, April 17th, starting at 1 p.m., through Sunday, April 18th, after the noon meal, all sessions to be held at the Supreme Lodge Building.

Assistant DYCs, youth leaders and assistants will be allowed meals, mileage, and lodging for those driving longer distances, (for Saturday night ONLY) plus a nominal per diem for the two days. We suggest car pooling for those coming from the same area. Bring rule book and notebook for taking notes. Eat on your own on Saturday, so that things can get underway promptly at 1 p.m.

PS: Also bring tweezers and a ham-

mer, preferably a small tack hammer.

These two items are important.

To those of you desiring overnight lodging, the Holiday Inn in Temple on 1-35 on the west side of Temple has been designated as accommodations headquarters. It will be up to each individual to make his or her own reservation. In addition to lodging, meals will be allowed for those staying overnight. In claiming reimbursement, the IRS requires that you submit motel bills because, they consider lodging compensation the same as income.

(Sorry, no allowances for alcoholic beverages; the motel staff has been so informed.) Those wishing to make reservations may do so by contacting the Holiday Inn, 802 North General Bruce Drive, telephone 817-778-4411.

If you write, address your letter to the attention of Faye Dillard, and if you call ask for her because the arrangements for the workshop were made with her, and she is familiar with all the particulars.

Directions to the Holiday Inn: For all those traveling from the South on 1-35, the next exit after you pass the Adams Avenue Exit is the Nugent Avenue Exit. Take that exit, proceed to Nugent Avenue for about half a mile and cross over 1-35 to the left and then take the service road on the west side of 1-35 back to Holiday Inn. For those coming into Temple from the north on 1-35, take Exit 303, which is the Nugent Avenue Exit, and go approximately one-half mile to the Holiday Inn. Those coming into Temple on Hwy. 36 from the west or south, and on Hwys. 95 and 53, the above directions should suffice, except that you will probably utilize South 1st and Adams Ave. coming into Temple, the latter being the main east-west artery through town.

Adams runs into 1-35.

Directions to the Home Office: For those of you who have never been to the Home Office, it is located at 520 North Main, which runs north and south through Temple. We are situated across (but not directly across) from the main Post Office and you will see a prominent sign "SPJST Fraternal Life Insurance" on North Main Street and three "lollipop" signs on North 1st Street, however, entrance into our parking lots is only from Main Street. (Central Avenue divides Temple north and south and Main Street divides it east and west.)

Wednesday, March 31, 1982—VP STMK/9 There are virtually no one-way streets in Temple. There should be plenty of parking space available in our adjoining lots.

Those of you coming to the retreat from the South on 1-35, take the Adams Avenue Exit and go east about 1 mile to the Municipal Bldg.

(City Hall) and turn left on Main Street and go about 5 blocks to the Home Office Building at the corner of North Main and French. Those of you coming in from the north on 1-35 should take Exit 303 on the north edge of town and then follow the North 3rd Street signs, come approximately one and one-quarter miles to the second red light, which is French Avenue. Make a left on French and go 2 blocks to North Main and make a right into the parking lots of the Supreme Lodge Building.

Should you have any questions about directions or motel accommodations please write or call.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris Head of the Youth Dept.

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"BIG JOHN" DePew Dies!

Mr. John H. DePew, a social member of Elgin Lodge No. 18, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 1982 and was buried in Elgin March 24.

Big John "his nickname" was a Little League Coach all around the Elgin area. He loved all the children and always was helping the shy and those in need of love.

Big John attended the District II Camp in 1981 and was the softball coach for the teens and also for the junior group. The children all loved him and there were several of them around him all the time. I will miss him and I know the children will miss him, greatly. We will cherish him in our memories forever and may he rest in peace.

We wish to express our sympathy to his wife, his family and friends and may God give them strength in their time of sorrow.

May honor be given to his memory now and forever.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky Dist. II DYC

—SPJST-

the Youth Leaders From

CHILI SUPPER, AUCTION, ETC. AT LODGE NO. 47!

The Youth Club of Lodge No. 47 will have a Chili Supper and Auction, Country Store and Cake Walk Friday night, April 2, 1982 beginning at 6 p.m. Lots of fun for everyone. Please come and support our Youth Club. They will appreciate it.

Respectfully submitted, Rosie Craft Asst. Youth Leader —SPJST-

From the Youth Members IIIIIMINMIIIMIIMINNIMMININNIMMINI

CYCLONE YC IS SPONSORING A MEAL & PROJECT (Continued from Last Week) Our meeting of Lodge No. 24 was called to order by President Terri Vanicek, Twelve members were present and five visitors: Rodney Posvar, Tracey Jo Chervenka, Carl Macek, and Albert Alcozer.

Secretary Kim Schneider took care of the roll call.

Janet Macek is our new member.

Birthdays this month are for Patricia Castillo, Darrel Murrow, Kristie Waits and visitor Albert Alcozer.

Our meeting was adjourned by our president. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14.

Sonia Castillo Reporter (3-17 82) —SPJST-

NO. 25 YOUTH CLUB PLANS EASTER PARTY

LODGE

Dear Reader: The youth club had their latest meeting, March 14, 1982. The meeting was called to order by the youth leader, Betty Macalik.

Kathleen Rejcek led the Pledge.

There were five visitors: Linda Trojacek, Sandra Trojacek, Judy Kudrna, Adell Rejcek, and the newest and smallest visitor of the youth club, Erin Kudrna.

We discussed old business of going to the Plaza of Americas for the ice-skating party. It was a lot of fun and we have some funny experiences to remember. After the iceskating party, we stopped at the Dairy Queen and everyone enjoyed some good ice cream.

The Youth Club is planning to sell some cups, plates, mugs, and aprons at the Polka Festival. We have been very busy making these items. I hope everyone will come and see what we have done and buy a remembrance from the youth club.

After we discussed the old business, we decided on our Easter egg hunt. It will be April 8, 1982 at 5:30 at the SPJST No. 25 yard.

Everyone is asked to bring some eggs and their basket and be ready to find some eggs. After the hunt, we are going to join the big lodge for a covered dish supper.

In March, we had only one birthday which was Sharon Rejcek.

The meeting was adjourned by Lisa Rejcek and seconded by Amy Macalik. After the meeting, we had refreshments and then we flew kites.

Fraternally, Kathleen Rejcek (12) (3-20-82) —SPJST -

DALLAS LODGE NO. 130 YC NEWS Dear Readers, Our last meeting was March 14.

We received a letter from Lake Murry State Park saying that we could not go camping on our requested date, because the office had burned down and destroyed our reservations information.

Fraternally, Leanne Parma (3-19-20) —SPJST-

WARRENTON YC ANNOUNCES APRIL MEETING The Warrenton Lodge No. 179 Youth Club met March 11, 1982 at the Warrenton Meeting Room at 7:30 p.m. We also had a box-supper social which was a big success. All the boxes were spread and all the delicious food was enjoyed by everyone. Special thanks to our special guest, Mr. John Kubena, it is always a pleasure having you join in our group.

Regular business meeting was followed by discussions of the Round Top Antique Fair for April 3 and 4.

Everyone will have a job -- we need all of you. YAD events were also discussed.

Earlier this evening most of our group toured Festival Hill, including the Clayton House, listened to a concert, and enjoyed touring the grounds and other buildings. The tree house was the most interesting, but all of the detail work in the new house just has to be seen to be believed; it is beautiful! Thanks to our tour guides and all of their valuable and interesting information. The huge concert hall is in process of being constructed; plans were shown and enjoyed.

Next event will be for David Vireus at the Round Top Hall March 27, supper served at 5 p.m. and a dance from 7 to 11 p.m. with the High-Notes playing.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Warrenton.

Fraternally.

Staci Schoenst (3-17-82) — SPJST

COTTONWOOD YC ALL GEARED UP FOR ACTIVITIES Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting of Lodge No. 6 Youth Club was held Sunday, March 6, 1982.

We are going to have an Easter bake sale at the Leroy Bank April 9 at 5 p.m. The proceeds will go towards the purchase of a tape recorder for our club.

We will be practicing for our District III program and Easter program so all members come and practice Friday nights.

Fraternally, Darrell Uptmor (3-18-82) —SPJST -

BRYAN LODGE NO. 39 YC RE-SCHEDULE APRIL MEETING Dear Members, Our March meeting was spent planning our Easter party and meeting. We also celebrated Brian Faust's and Jennifer Jarvis' birthdays.

The next meeting has been moved from April 11 to April 14 due to the 11th being Easter Sunday. We have a big meeting and party planned beginning at 2:30 p.m. April 14. We are planning a short meeting, Easter egg hunt, games, and a nice covered dish supper with the family. It will be a whole afternoon of fun. Be sure to bring your Easter basket for the Easter egg hunt.

I hope to see you all April 14!

Fraternally, Denise Holubec Reporter (3-18-82) —SPJST—

NEW TABOR YC SETS DATES FOR ACTIVITIES Dear Readers, The New Tabor Lodge No 17 Youth Club met March 7 at the Hall.

The annual barbecue will be held May 16. Each youth club member is asked to bring a cake, pie or bread to auction off in the afternoon. Game booths will be provided.

It was decided that a trophy will be given for perfect attendance at a banquet at the end of the next year.

The next meeting will be held April 4 and we will have an Easter craft.

Games were played and the meeting adjourned.

Fraternally, Nancy Stefka (19) (3-12-82) — SPJST

TAITON LODGE NO.30 YC PLANS EGG HUNT Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club will hold their next monthly meeting April 4, at 2:30 p.m. in the Taiton Community Center.

For the contest in age group 6-9 the youth members were asked to decorate an egg; in age group 10-12 they were asked to draw a picture about Easter; in 13-17 group they were asked to make an Easter basket. The program this month is about Easter. If the weather permits, we shall have an Easter egg hunt for the kids.

Fraternally, Jean Dorotik (13) (3-19-82) —SPJST -

LEARNING TO BAKE FROM THE IMPORTANT, OLDER WOMEN OF THE LODGE Dear Readers: The Youth Club has been very active this past month. We have been working on some crafts which we plan to sell at the Polka Festival in May. They are some very nice and pretty items and we hope that all the members will help the Youth Club by purchasing a remembrance of this year's Polka Festival from us.

Several members of the Youth Club: Lisa Rejcek, Kathleen Rejcek, Sharon Rejcek, Melissa Macalik, Amy Macalik, Kim Macalik, and Gail Macalik have been helping the women in the club make strudel. It was a lot of fun and we are learning something from them. All children of the Czech heritage should have the opportunity to help make Czech pastry. How else will we ever learn how to make pastry from our ancestors. The youth club members would like to thank all those women for their patience and understanding and also for giving us the opportunity to learn. We do appreciate it.

Our next social will be April 8th.

We will have an Easter egg hunt, followed by a covered dish supper.

We urge all youth members to come and participate in our club. If you want to join, contact Betty Macalik.

We enjoy having new members and we would like to see our Youth Club grow. So, please ask your parents if you can be an active member in the club. It does not take much time and we work our meetings around to where everyone can attend.

Hope to see a lot of new faces at our next social.

Fraternally, Sharon Rejcek (9) (3-20-82) —SPJST-

10/VgSTMK—Wednesday, March 31, 1982

HILLJE YC PREPARES FOR ACTIVITIES Dear Vestnik Readers, Tuesday, March 16, 1982, the Hillje Lodge No. 40 SPJST Youth Club held its monthly meeting.

The meeting was called to order by our President, Linda Kulcak, and the minutes were read by Teresa Kulcak.

At this meeting we turned in our point records to Mrs. James Bacak, our youth leader.

We also worked on our youth club scrapbook. Mrs. Laverne Bacak donated the scrapbook to the youth club and the youth members did the work of cutting out clippings and pictures out of the Vestnik. We all worked very hard trying to design it the way we wanted it.

At this meeting we also worked on some crafts of which some will be used for the sale and will be sold at our District VI meeting in Sweet Home Sunday, April 18. The youth then practiced on their program that they will present at the district meeting in Sweet Home.

After the meeting we had some refreshments.

Fraternally, Bradley Bacak Reporter (3-25-82) -SPJST _-

FT. WORTH LODGE NO. 92 YC ATTENDS ACTIVITY Dear Members, At the last meeting we had nine members present. We went to Chuckie Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre and we had a blast. Thanks to Gordan and Cheryl Hu benak.

Fraternally, Tarina Troxell Secretary (3-16-82) - SPJST-

NO. 30 YC PREPARES FOR EASTER HUNT.

LODGE

The Taiton SPJST Youth Club will be having a meeting Sunday, April 4, at 2:30 p.m.

Those of you who were unable to attend the March meeting may bring their Easter bunnies to our next meeting and we will bring them to our local rest homes before Easter. If possible fill with Easter eggs, too. The theme for our meeting will be on Easter.

Youngsters in the following age groups are to bring (6-9): Decorate an egg; in (10-12) draw a picture of Easter; in (13-17) make an Easter basket, don't make large baskets about the size like a basket that strawberries come in, or from milk cartons.

Each member is also to bring at least 10 items of clothing for Goodwill donation. Please bring items that are clean and can be reused by someone who needs them and also bring the items for prizes for our District VI meeting, which, by the way, will be held Sunday, April 18 at 1 p.m. in Sweet Home Lodge No. 63 as host lodge. Sweet Home is between Yoakum and Hallettsville, just off Hiway 77. See everyone there!

Fraternally, Rudy Laitkep, Jr. )3-24-82) - SPJST -

NO. 13 Y C HOLDS INFORMATIVE MEETING LODGE

Dear Members, The Dime Box Youth Club held their meeting March 21. The

meeti was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Roll call was then held, there were 27 members, 8 adults and 2 visitors present.

The meeting was turned over to our youth leader. We talked about YAD and i camp. DYC Marlene Strong came and talked about all these things: YAD will be held June 6 at Caldwell and camp will be held July 27 through 30.

We will talk about having a car wash, going to Astroworld, iceskating and roller skating at the April meeting.

Our meeting was then adjourned.

A movie entitled, "Escape to Witch Mountain" was shown.

Door prizes were won by Patrick Tydlacka, Susan Spacek and Greg Schumann.

For extra points at the next meeting, everyone was asked to wear some sort of hat or cap.

Fraternally, Tami Krenek (15) (3-24-82) -SPJST -

FLYING KITES/EGG HUNT AT LODGE NO. 25 Dear Readers: On March 14th, our club had its meeting. We discussed the various activities that we did during the month and welcomed a very special young guest, Erin Kudrna.

Those present at the meeting were: Lisa Rejcek, Kathleen Rejcek, Sharon Rejcek, Melissa Macalik, Kim Macalik, Gail Macalik, Melanie Kudrna, and Sheila Trojacek. We have refreshments and then we went outside for our entertainment: Flying kites! That was an experience. It was a windy day and the kites, after we finally did get them up, went very high. We lost one kite and had to go and climb a house in order to get it back. All in all, we had a lot of fun.

The next activity our club will have is the Easter egg hunt for April 8th. If you plan to come, bring some eggs and your basket and get ready for the bunny. It will begin at 5:30, with a covered dish supper after the hunt and followed by a meeting. I hope to see a lot of eager hunters on that day.

We have also been learning how to make strudel and I would like to thank all the women for their help.

Fraternally, Lisa Rejcek (14) (3-20-82) -SPJST _

HILLJE YC NEWS Dear Vestnik Readers, Our SPJST Youth Club of Lodge No. 40 in Hillje held their monthly meeting Tuesday, March 16, 1982.

The youth members practiced their program that they are going to present at our District VI meeting in Sweet Home Sunday, April 18. They also worked on crafts that will be used for the sale and some that will be sold. Afterwards we worked on our scrapbook.

We turned in our point records to Mrs. James Bacak, our youth leader.

Mrs. Bacak commented on what a good job we, the youth members, were doing.

Mrs. J. Bacak brought a get-well card for Mr. Pete Sablatura, a Hillje Lodge No. 40 officer, who is very sick in the hospital. The children and their parents signed the card and Mrs. James Bacak took the card with a pot plant of white mums to the hospital in El Campo.

After our meeting refreshments were served by Mrs. Laverne Bacak.

Parents who attended our youth club meeting were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Barak, Mr. and Mrs. James Bacak, Mrs. James Kulcak, Mrs. Laverne Bacak and Miss Sharon Barak, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Barak.

Fraternally, Bradley Bacak (3-25-82) -SPJSTHILLJE YC HOLD MEETING Dear Readers, The Hillje Lodge No. 40 Youth Club held their monthly meeting March 16, 1982 at the Hillje SPJST Hall.

In our meeting, the minutes were read and we discussed old and new business topics.

Afterwards we worked on the scrapbook and the group then served refreshments. We all had a fun-time at our meeting.

Fraternally, Linda Kulcak (10) (3-22-82) -SPJST-

PLANNED BY ACADEMY YC

ACTIVITIES

There were 15 members and 2 adults present at our Lodge No. 177 Youth Club meeting.

We elected Kevin Beck as our club president and Keith McMillan as new reporter.

The activities planned by the club are: Saturday, March 28 — a social from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Putt Putt Golf Course Wonderland Park on South 31st in Temple, where all of us are to meet there.

Saturday, May 8 — a bean cookoff booth as our fund raiser.

Friday, June 4 — End-of-School dance from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., with a D.J., instead of a band.

Fraternally, Keith McMillan Reporter (3-22-82) -SPJSTEL CAMPO YC WILL PARTICIPATE IN DISTRICT VI ACTIVITY Our SPJST Youth Club of Lodge No. 50 held their meeting at the American Legion Auxiliary Hall, March 15.

Door prizes were won by Amanda Vanek and Tammy Dybala. We made crafts for the Garden Villa Nursing Home. Then refreshments were served by Mrs. Marek and Mrs. Holub.

The District VI meeting will be held April 18 at Sweet Home.

Fraternally, Patrick. Bartos (12) (3-23-82) -SPJST-

HILLJE LODGE NO. 40 YC WILL HAVE MEETING Dear Youth Members, We had a great March meeting.

Boy, we were busy! We worked on crafts and the scrapbook. Then we practiced our show to be presented next month.

Since our meeting was on St. Patrick's Day, we had green punch, cookies and candy. Bradley said that he likes green.

Before the meeting was over, we all signed a card to send to Mr. Pete Sablatura. We wish him well.

Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m.

Happy Easter!

Fraternally, Lachelle Bacak (7) (3-22-82) -SPJSTTAYLOR YC ELECTS MAY FETE REPRESENTATIVES Dear Members, The Lodge No. 29 Youth Club met March 14, 1982 at 3 p.m. President Troy Marx called the meeting to order and Clint Krhovjak led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were 33 members present at the meeting.

Marisa Janke and David Caldwell were elected youth club representatives for the May Fete to be held May 2, 1982.

The members decided on a social for Saturday, March 27. Everyone will have a choice of ice-skating or a movie at Northcross Mall in Austin.

Youth Leader Melvin Steger and Assistant Youth Leader Donna Pasemann encouraged all members to participate in the upcoming May Fete, after which the meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally, Veronica Schneider (12) Reporter (3-23-82) -SPJSTYC

MEETING PLANNED FOR TAITON

Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club will hold their meeting Sunday, April 4 at 2:30 p.m., at the Taiton Community Center.

Don't forget to make a basket so it could be taken to the nursing home later.

Mrs. Jim Dornak and Mrs. J. W. Krutilek will serve the refreshments in our April meeting.

Another reminder: Don't forget to bring the items for the sale that we will have at the District VI meeting.

Happy April Fool's Day! Fraternally, Michelle Srubar (13) (3-23-82) - SPJSTNEWS

FROM EL CAMPO YC

The SPJST Lodge No. 50 Youth Club held their meeting at the American Legion Auxiliary Hall March 15, 1982.

Door prizes were won by Amanda Vanek and Tammy Dybala. We then made crafts. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Marek and Mrs. Holub.

District VI meeting will be held April 18 in Sweet Home.

Fraternally, Veronica Bartos (14) (3-23-82) -SPJST-

"Be Proud Of It."

Wednesday, March 31, 1982—VP STMK/11

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 63 Sweet Home, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother LADDIE SLOVACEK, who passed away in the Lavaca Medical Center Hospital in Hallettsville, Wednesday, 3 February 1982 at the age of 64.

Funeral services were held Friday, February 5 at 2 p.m. at the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sweet Home with the Rev. Al Padalecki officiating. Burial was in the Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery.

Brother Slovacek was born June 14, 1917 near Sweet Home.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Mary Slovacek; a brother, Emil Slovacek, both of Hallettsville; two sisters, Mrs. Henry (Agnes) Ludwig of Hallettsville, and Mrs. Henry (Mary) Jahn of Shiner.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace and may his memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee: Mildred Bolech Millie Kutac Earline Zabransky -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Pokrok Lodge I, Fayetteville, in behalf of the entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother JEROME JOSEPH VAVRA, 77, of Fayetteville, who died Sunday, February 21, 1982, at his residence of a heart attack.

Services were held Tuesday, February 23, at 2 p.m., at the Brethren Church in Wesley, with Rev. Gordon Hejl and Rev. Henry Beseda officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Born August 25, 1904, in Wesley, he was the son of Thomas and Frances Hruska Vavra. He married Albina Mikeska_4uly 14, 1932, in Caldwell. He spent most of his life in Fayette County and was a Chevrolet dealer in Fayetteville for 35 years.

He was a member of the Ross Prairie Brethren Church, the vicepresident of SPJST Lodge No. 1, Sons of Hermann, a former trustee of the Fayetteville School Board, a member of the Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department, and a member of the Fayetteville City Council.

Survivors include his wife of Fayetteville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lillie and Robert Brightwell and Marion and Henry Cernota, all of Houston; two sisters, Ms. Sylvia Vavra of Houston and Mrs. Annie Huebner of Industry; one brother Ed. Vavra of Wesley; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews..

May he rest in peace.

Resolutions Committee Minnie Mae Kubena Annie P. Cmajdalka -SPJST -

We, the members of the Resolution Commiteee of Lodge Vysehrad No. 48, Beyersville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to extend our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother ATLAN D. GOETZ, 83, of Rt. 3, Taylor, who died Sunday, February 28, 1982, in Johns Community Hospital.

Prayer service was held Monday at 7 p.m. at Condra Memorial Chapel.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 2, at 2 p.m. at Condra Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Larry Swidzinski officiating.

Burial was in Taylor City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Joe Knapek, George Knapek, John Kridel, Elvy Eschberger, Jerry Eschberger, Edward Lantzsch, Monroe Czimskey and Gilbert Johnson.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rosa Goetz of Taylor; six sisters, Mrs. Laura Czimskey of Taylor, Mrs. Hilda Johnson of Austin, Mrs. Nola Greenwell of Houston, Mrs. Veronie Crider of Kingsland, Mrs. Leona Wilson and Mrs. Lennie Czimskey of Elgin.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Doris Weisner Vivian Stauffer -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 92, in Fort Worth, Texas, wish to express heartfelt sympathy, on behalf of our entire membership, to the family of MRS. ALLIENE LEWIS, of 3220 Avenue I in Fort Worth,

Texas, who died February 10, 1982 at the age of 69.

She is survived by a son, Jack T. Lewis, Fort Worth; daughters, Betty Short of Garden Acres, Elaine Eller, Miss Mary Lewis of Houston; seven grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

Services were conducted at 2 p.m.

Friday, February 12 in MeissnerBrown Chapel, with Rev. Gilbert Ferrell officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Memorial Park.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Frances Jaworski Joy Paprskar Anna Langer - SPJST

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 47, Seaton, together with the entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our lodge brother THOMAS HURTA, who died February 27, 1982 at 10 p.m. in Chicago, Illinois after a long illness.

Services for Brother Hurta were held at 10 a.m. March 3 in Chicago.

He was born December 5, 1911 in Temple, Texas. He was 71 years old and he lived in Chicago for the past 50 years.

Survivors include his wife, Ethel Hurta; 2 sons, Thomas Hurta, Howard Hurta; 2 daughters, Mrs. Betty Mallin and Mrs. Cheryl Godinez, all of Chicago; one brother, William Hurta of Chicago and 6 sisters, Mrs. Clara Salac of Temple, Mrs. Lillian Schmidt of Houston, Mrs. Helen Hejl of Rosebud, Mrs. Viola Doskocil of League City, Mrs. Lorraine Motl of Houston and Mrs. Adlee Rourke of Grand Prairie.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace and his memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee: Adeline Kohutek Dorothy Pechal Martha Klusacek -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 92, in Fort Worth, Texas, wish to express heartfelt sympathy, on behalf of our entire membership, to the family of LADDIE PAVLASEK, of Keller, Texas, who passed away Thursday, March 18, 1982, at the age of 54. He was an employee of TriCounty Electric.

He was a member of Roanoke VFW Post and SPJST Lodge No. 92.

He is survived by his son, Eddy Pavlasek of Fort Worth; step-son, Richard Blackwood of Tyler; brother, John Pavlasek, Bartlett; sisters, Frances Dickerson, Temple, Josephine Strmiska, Granger; stepgrandson, Richard Blackwood, Jr. Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m.

Friday at Lucas Grapevine Chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 20, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Grapevine, Rev. Balthasar Szarka, celebrant. Interment was in Bourland Cemetery. Arrangements were by Lucas Funeral Home of Grapevine.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Signed: Resolution Committee.

Frances Jaworski Joy Paprskar Anna Langer -SPJST

SUPREME LODGE SPJST Temple, Texas'' DEATH CLAIMS PAID IN JANUARY, 1982 February 24, 1982 DEATH NAME CLAIM

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26636 63622 2946 & 4528 60277 15 Nelsonville 3-8-74 12-2-81 68 14359 Michael W. Schramm 60 610907 12-13-81 1-9-51 25 Ennis 14360 Marie Frances Strunc 800564 61 2-1-53 12-20-81 107 Floresville 14361 Ernst Koenig 605654 11-20-81 63 6-22-40 1 Fayetteville 14362 Mildred Annie Von Minden 39753 46 9-17-67 11-30-81 88 Houston 14363 William D. Howell 72 604391 17 12-28-81 Caldwell 4-1-38 14364 Walter A. Navratil 57 47926 6-16-70 12-29-81 47 Seaton 14365 Frank Popelka 200569 11-22-81 89 9-11-10 Effinger 51 14366 Charles Hruska 110012 102740 6-18-16 12-27-81 98 63 Sweet Home 14367 Rosie Slovak 605958 12-19-81 66 35 Elk 1-29-41 14368 Lydia Vicha 32807 35930 57 11-28-81 Houston 6-28-66 88 14369 T. D. Strickland 33710 12-7-81 54 9-24-65 Houston 142 14370 Melvin F. Hermis 71310 60 46406 11-26-69 12-26-81 172 Pasadena 14371 Wesley L. Janca 504084 11-21-50 12-26-81 75 6 Cottonwood 14372 Albin Pavlas 30315 18 12-27-81 2-13-64 24 Cyclone 14373 John McCall, Jr. 8656 1-14-23 12-31-81 75 17 Caldwell 14374 Henry W. Sefcik 72 59949 12-5-81 1-31-74 Houston 88 14375 Milton L. Bishop 51905 46 9-2-71 12-23-81 88 Houston 14376 Mary A. Schulz 78 843 5-17-41 12-16-81 4 Hallettsville 14377 Eddie Janak 83 5584 1-14-17 1-9-82 77 Bomarton 14378 Bedr. Pavlicek 59931 77 12-27-81 1-29-74 Ennis 25 14379 Joseph E. Alexander 109367 92 12-29-81 Waller 2-25-17 42 14380 Jos. F.K ulhanek 585 70 1-12-82 4-8-28 Caldwell 17 14381 George A. Sefcik 11979 72 12-7-81 11-16-53 79 Corpus Christi 14382 Peter L. Elzner 77 8619 1-1-82 Somerville 11-4-22 100 14383 Alfred Macik To the bereaved survivors of our deceased brothers and sisters, thd"Supreme Lodge SPJST expresses its heartfelt sympathy.

Fraternally, Secretary-Treasurer Leonard D. Mikeska 14356 14357 14358

Haywood.W?Bullock Monroe F. Peschel Eddie Pilcik

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Ft. Worth Bryan Bleiblerville

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On Teaching the Texas Czechs and Germans Their Ancestral Languages In Texas there are to be found many third, fourth, and even fifth generation descendants of Czech and German speaking immigrants.

To an amazing extent these descendants have retained their ancestral languages, reflecting both original dialect features which were found in the homeland at the time of immigration and the results of more than one hundred years of linguistic change. Frequently some of these Czech and German speaking Texans elect to study literary Czech or literary German in college. This paper deals with some of the linguistic and social problems generated by the confrontation of Czech and German regional speech with formal instruction in the prescriptive grammars of the standard literary languages.

During the latter half of the 19th century sizeable groups of Czech and German immigrants settled throughout the region bounded by Austin, San Antonio, and Houston in south central Texas. For the most part this was an economic immigra tion, chiefly consisting of farmers.

German immigration, which began in the 1840's, originated in central western Germany and especially the Duchy of Nassau. The Czechs, who began to arrive during the following decade, came from the north-eastern portion of Moravia. In later years Czech immigrants also came from southern Bohemia and from Silesia.

By the onset of World War I further immigration ceased and at the turn of the century there were well over 100,000 settlers each in the Czech and German communities of Texas.

Subsequent immigration has been scant and of a different nature. The majority of recent Czech and German immigrants have been political refugees, who exhibit a preference for large urban centers rather than the earlier rural settlements of their countrymen. In these urban centers their cultural and linguistic assimilation is much more rapid and they have, therefore, exerted a negligible influence on the older settlements.

The older, rural settlements, however, have been strong in language retention and it is estimated that there are at least 70,000 Texas Germans who still have an active command of their ethnic language. The number of active Czech speakers is even larger!

A passive command of Czech or German among the younger generation is quite common and it is generally these people who enroll in Czech and German classes at the University of Texas at Austin.

One would think that beginning language students who come with a passive knowledge of at least a portion of the structure of the target language would have an advantage over fellow students without this background. Yet, this is rarely the case! Experience has shown that students of average linguistic ability who study their ethnic languages in school are usually less successful than their non-ethnic classmates.

This paradox is brought about by a series of factors, both sociological and linguistic.

An Vrialysis of the sociological factors begins with an examination of the ethnic student's motivation: why does he elect to study his ancestral language in school? There appear to be two camps: on the one hand, those students who feel that they have, the "edge" over nonethnic students and who wish to achieve high grades with a minimum of effort and, on the other, those students who are the product of what might be called the Hegelian dialectic of cultural assimilation, in which the thesis is the first generation of immigrants, the antithesis the second and third generations, who have cast aside their European customs and active use of their ancestral language. The succeeding generation, as the synthesis, then feels sure of itself in the new land and looks back with nostalgia at the lost customs and language. When confronted with the canons of prescriptive grammar of the literary language and the middle and upper class culture of their ancestral homeland, so different from the regional speech and rural folkways with which they are familiar, members of both camps experience difficulty. The difficulties are also compounded by teachers who themselves have emerged from these immigrant groups. Through feelings of insecurity they tend to become overconfident and chauvinistic and they are quick to poke fun at the ethnic students.

They feel that they must undo the "bad influence" of the dialect speech spoken at home. Consequently, the students become so inhibited that they refuse to speak the ancestral language with their parents. On the other hand, the parents, who have forgotten that they grew up in a more homogeneous ethnic milieu, in which an active command of the ancestral language was acquired with little effort, display little patience for their less fortunate offspring.

The following statement by Professor Souckova of the University of Chicago is an eloquent example of the "bad influence" school: "The majority of the students who take the course in elementary Czech do so because their program requires a second Slavic language. They choose Czech either because they are advised to do so or because they are of Czech descent. Sometimes a Czech or Slovak grandmother, or even an accidental contact with Czech culture may determine the choice.

Still others pick up Czech because they already have a perfunctory knowledge of it. This, however, often proves to be disappointing both for the student and teacher.

The acquired faults are slow to "unlearn" and the student of this type usually does not work as hard as those who make "a fresh start. This is an experience shared by other teachers of the language."'

One cannot deny that the regional speech of the Texas Czechs and the Texas Germans contains both dialect features which were inherited from the dialect speech of their ancestors in Europe and other, newer dialect features which have developed here through the processes of leveling and of linguistic change.

In Texas German, on the phonological level, there is no opposition

of front vs back in rounded vowels, as is found in standard literary German: Standard German Texas German' funf 'five' (fimf) uber 'over' (i:ber) Holle 'hell' (hel) Kopfe 'heads' (kepf) On the morphological and syntactic levels the case system is such in Texas German that the genitive and dative cases are lost: there is only a nominative case opposed to an oblique case, which is a reflex of the old accusative: SG Der geht in das Zimmer. 'He is going into the room.'

TG (der ge:t in den tsimer) SG Der ist schon in dem Zimmer. `He is already in the room.'

TG (der is so:n in den tsimer) On the phonological level, Texas Czech has neither the opposition of long vs short vowels nor bound initial stress as found in Standard literary Czech: Standard Czech Texas Czech' Babina mluvi. 'Grandmother is speaking.'

Bablaka mluvi. (`designates stress and ' length) On the morphological level, Texas Czech displays a high degree of leveling in case desinences: Standard Czech Texas Czech Masc. inan. pl .

Masc. plu. hradi nom. hradi 'castle' hradux gen. hradii data hradfim hradam hradi acc. hradi hradami ins. hradi loc. hradech hradach Predictably, the vocabularies of both languages display strong interference from English: TC (ja jela tak "fast" a nemohla sem zabrejkovar) 'I was going so fast and I couldn't apply the brakes.'

TG (lauft di: §u:1 "bus" un pikt di: kiner je:den morjen 'ant) 'The schoolbus runs and picks the children up every morning.'

Indeed, from the point of view of the standard literary languages, these dialect features seem "gross," "provincial," and "ungrammatical," but, as knowledgeable language instructors, we are aware of regional and social dialects. We know, for example, that there is more than one acceptable dialect of American English. The false barrier of prescriptive grammar has been lifted. To quote the American linguist, Robert Hall, Jr., — "good language is language which gets the desired effect with the least fiction and difficulty for its user ... and, for the learner, it is much better to have an authentic regional coloring to his speech — showing that he imitated his informant well — rather than some colorless, unrealistic, nonexistent 'correct' but wholly nonnative-like composit language."'

Why not take a positive approach to the dialect speech which ethnic students bring with them into the classroom? Help them to use this asset through a contrastive analysis of the literary dialect and the regional dialect. Offer some insight into the true role of social and regional dialects either through lectures or by assigning reading such as Hall's Linguistics and Your Language. Help the ethnic student identify with his cultural background through readings which reflect his immediate ethnoAmerican heritage rather than that of the modern foreign country,

which is alien to him. Help him to lose his linguistic inhibitions and encourage him to speak the ancestral language with his parents and relatives. If these few steps are taken, the vast linguistic resources of some 20,000,000 ethnic Americans will be tapped for the best interests of all.'

Professor Jan L. Perkowski Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures University of Virginia REFERENCE FOOTNOTES 1. From Hugh McLean and Milada Souekova., A Progress Report, Matice VyS'Sfho Vzdelani (Chicago 1965), p. 9.

2. These and subsequent Texas German examples were taken from Glenn Gilbert, "The Dialect of Kendall and Gillespie Counties, Texas," Zeitschrift ftir Mundartforschung, XXXI, No. 2/3 (October 1964), pp. 128-172 and "Dative vs. Accusative in The German Dialects of Central Texas," Zeitschrift hir Mundartforschung, XXXII, No. 3/4 (December 1965), pp. 295.

3. All Texas Czech examples were gathered during my linguistic field expedition of 1961.

4. From Robert A. Hall, Jr., Linguistics and Your Language. Anchor Book A 201 (New York 1960).

5. For a further discussion of these resources see: Jan L. Perkowski, "The Language Instructor and Ethnic Groups," The California Journal for Instructional Improvement," Vol. 9, No. 2 (May 1966), pp. 111-114.

BIBLIOGRAPHY Brauit, Gerald J. "Some Misconceptions About Teaching American Ethnic Children Their Mother Tongue, Modern Language Journal, Vol. 48, 1964, pp. 67-71.

Fishman, Joshua A. "The Implications of Bilingualism for Language Teaching and Language Learning," Trends in Language Teaching, (New York, 1966).

Gilbert, Glenn. "Dative vs. Accusative in The German Dialects of Central Texas," Zeitschrift fUr Mundartforschung, XXXII, No. 3/4 (December 1965), pp. 295.

"The Dialect of Kendall and Gillespie C,unties. Texas," Zeitschrift ftir Mundartforschung, XXXI, No. 2/3 (October 1964), pp. 138-172.

The German Dialect Spoken in Kendall and Gillespie Counties, Texas. Unpubl. diss., Harvard 1963, (available from University Microfilms, Inc.).

Hall, Robert A., Jr. Linguistics and Your Language. Anchor Book A 201 (New York 1960).

McLean, Hugh and SouCkova, Milada. A Progress Report, Matice Vy§ gfho Vzdelan1 (Chicago 1965), p. 9.

Perkowski, Jan L. "The Language Instructor and Ethnic Groups," The California Journal for Instructional Improvement," Vol. 9, No. 2 (May 1966), pp. 111-114.

Perkowski, Jan L. "Linguistic Change in Texas Czech," Studies in Czechoslovak History, Vol. II, Sadlma Prakashan (Meerut, India, 1976), pp. 148-163.

Perkowski, Jan L., ed. Texas Heritage Unit, Czech, Vols. I, II, III, Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (Austin, 1975).

Sawyer, Janet B. "Social Aspects of Bilingualism in San Antonio, Texas," Publications of the American Dialect Society, University of Alabama Press, No. 41 (April 1964), p. 14.

Stewart, William A. "ed.," Non-Standard Speech and the Teaching of English.

Center for Applied Linguistics (Washington, D.C. 1964).

All correspondence concerning THE CESAT NEWSLETTER should be sent to: Dr. Clinton Machann President, CESAT 500 Gilchrist College Station, TX 77840 Telephone: 713-696-1360

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Sestra ptedsedkyne Mary LaZnovska, zahajila schazi, ktera se nam pekne yydatila. Ptitomno bylo 33 elenek a milou nav§tevu p. a pi.

Hoffmanovi, ktere jsme zase rady v nagem krou2ku uvidely. Panove jako haste byli Wesley Tupy, Bob Zvolanek, Joe a Vilem Houdek, Frank LaZnovsky a Karel JurCik. Take jsme prijmuly novou elenku pi.

Frank JareS'avou a sestry doufaji, se ji bude mezi nami libit.

Vytizen byl pozdrav ad sestry Pettikove. Byly jsme poteSeny zpravou, ze sestry Annie Hejnova,, Albie Nesudova a Stasie Trojaekova uZ jsou doma z nemocnice a rychle se uzdravuji co2 jim ze srdce pfejeme.

Sestra Hejnova v eervenci oslavi sve 93 narozeniny a jefSte pekne napsala listek a podekovala sestram krou2ku za penkity darek, za navS• tevy a pozdravni listky. Take sestry Nesudova a Trojaekova podekovaly za darek, karty a navStevy.

Zarmoutila nas zprava, ze sestra Mary Nerncova je v lekatskem osetrovani a sestra Millie Vytopilova podstoupi v Tyler operaci na oeni nemoc. Ptejeme sestram, aby se rychle pozdravily a ptiSly zase mezi nas do krou2ku.

Prosila se deka pro sestru Mary LaZnovskou. Dvetni ceny darovaly pi.

Hoffmanova. a Kopeekova. Pi. Hoffmanova ruene uhaekovala pekne vInene papueky a ptinesla ukazat do krou2ku. Sestra Alice Robertsova, jeden par od p1. Hoffmanove koupila a darovala do naSeho stanku, ktery hudeme zase mit pti potadanem Polka Festival. Sestra Janeekova darovala do stanku d ye pekne vySite uterky. Sestry Zvolankova darovala do deky bavinu. Diky srdeene v:‘em darcUm. Sestra Alice Robertsova upekla dort pro sestry v bteznu rozenym a site Leona Juticova, Mary Sebestikova, Georgia Tupy a Olga Ewingova. Dort byl dobry a kaZda si vzala kousek k ochutnani.

Mile sestry nae pt&1 schnze bude 8. dubna.

S pozdravem, RdZena Zazvorkova.

-SP,JSTTak irg elicos — Aneika Houdkova.

Dnes v nedeli neni moc pane poeasi nebot' cele rano htmelo a trochu ten sprchlo a pH tom se zase ochladilo po nekolika dnu vy'SS1 teploty. Inu, tak to jde — jeden den je pekne a hned zas se to zmeni. to maji ve statu Washingtonu kde to sopka Mount St. Helens zase vybuchla v patek a sobotu minuleho tydne a posypala popel do dvou statn (Washingtonu a Oregonu) a pti torn zpfisobila, 2e osmi stopova, stena horkeho pisku a rortopeneho snehu se vrhla do teky Toutle. Asi 86 lidi muselo byt vystehovano. V patek popel se vrhl pry asi 7 mil nad vrchem sopky a v sobotu zas popel byl 3 mile ve vzduchu. Rfkajf, ze sopka byla ticha a klidna. asi 123 let a pak v 1980 vybuchla dvakrat a pak asi 60 lidi

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torn ztratilo 2ivot a 150 etvereenich mil lesd a pozemku bylo upine znieeno. Dosti mozna, ze jeste zase sopka pry vybuchne ale kdy to bude se nevi.

Znama firma Texas Instruments oznamila minuly tyden, 2e propustila 650 zarnestnanca zde v Dallas, a 700 v Houstonu a 300 v Sherman. Kdo2 vi, zda je§te pozdeji nebude tech propu§tenych je§te vice. U -Leto firmy je zarnestnano mnoho na§ich Ceskych lidi a opravdu to neradi slySime.

Nekteti jsou tarn zamestnani ji2 mnoho let a doufame, ze je to nestihne. Take letecka spoleenost v§elijak vyjednavala aby nepei§la na mizinu a minuly tyden oznamovali, 2e snad Braniff se dohodla s leteckou spoleenosti Pan American a pronajme jim jejich vzduchove linie do ji2niAmeriky za 40 miliond dolard na etyei roky. Timto doufa si pomoci pene2ite na nohy. Ov§em, to zale2i zda rada aeronaticka k tomu svoli.

Take pry timto by propustili asi 1500 zarnestnancd a pozdeji v lete zase tolik. V§echno toto bude mfti §patny deinek a vysledek pro lidi v§ude.

Mysleli jsme, ze snad se vSe zlep§i ale zda se, ze je to elm dale hor§i, nemyslite etenati?

Dne 28 beezna bude se konat dra2ba pro dobro olympicke eety v 1984 u znameho Billy Bob's ye Ft. Worth. DraZba ma peinest velky obnos nebot' ji2 maji mnoho \Ted jako ko2e§inovy kabat, auto, §perky, dobytek a jine. Jisty lekat tak zvany "plastic" ktery operaene napravi lecktere neduhy s kterymi se lide narodi, se nabidl, 2e pomo2e nekomu kdo to poti-ebuje. Jisty 5. lety hoch ze zapadniho Texasu se narodil s jistou nemoci ktera nedovoli vzriist hlavy a oblieeje a to se da operaci napravit.

Toto bude nakladna operace nebot' nemocnice bude po2adovat velke penize za v§e, ale poeadatele doufaji, ze se2enou dobrovolne peispe yky v cene 50 a2 100 tisic dolard a hochovi se pomd2e k lepSimu 2ivotu. Toto je zajiste dobrY skutek a ph tom je§te se2enou dosti penez pro eetu olympickou na rok 1984 a bude dobi-e v§em. Hoch bude zdrav§i nebof nebude miti tlak na mozek. Pf-eji mu to nejlep§i.

Glen Rose, Tx., je davno znamo jako mist() kde kdysi peedpotomni zvirata 2ila nebot' peed lety naSly se zkamennele stopy tak zvaneho dinosaura. To zvire kilo peed tisice lety a behem let tisice lidi ka2clym rokem se jelo na to podivat. Nyni ale zase se nasty dal§i stopy po velkern zvireti pobli2e Paluxy eeky a ueenci tvrdi, ze tyto zvirata 2ily pry peed 4300 lety a nynf vykopavkou se stopy naSly. Jisty elovek az z Australie by rad sehnal penize od lidi, aby se zakoupilo to mist() nalezu od 87 leteho Emmeta McFalla na jeho farme se nasty ony stopy toho z yikete. Ten elovek ale nevi zda by to mel z jeho farmy odprodat. Kdovi, co je§te se nekdy najde, 2e ano?

Dnes v nedeli zdej§i f-ad SPJST 84 ma oslavu na sini nebot' se poeada vyroe. 1 onoho tadu a doufame, 2e navSteva byla velika a vSe se yydarilo pekne. Prave co jsem dopsala vy§e uvedene eadky me sdelila pritelkyne,

ze obed byl velice dobry a kaidy si pochutnal. Nasledkem §patneho poeasi nav§teva nebyla tak velika jak by bylo jim paten° kdy oslavovali 72. vyroei zalo2eni eadu 84. Rekla me, ze Charlie Stagliik, Frank Zastoupil a Flossie Vitova obdr2eli pekne §pendliky za sve 50. lete elenstvi u eadu 84. Te2 Ron a Linda Cokerovi byli pocteni jako "Brother a Sister of the Year." Take byl peitomen pan B. Gebala z Hlavni deadovny SPJST a jiste ho Ede zde radi poznali nebot' zde je§te nikdy nebyl. Take pry detsky program snad byl moc pekny a libil se v§ern. Gratulace na§e pati-i v§em a peeji ka2demu v§e dobre nadale.

Minuly tyden zase bylo nekolik ohnd, a nektere byly dosti velke a nadelaly dosti §kody. V jednom hotelu jmenem Executive Inn yypukl ohen na cvetem poschodi a 22 lid'. muselo byt vystehovano ne2 se to uhasilo. Je§te §-testi, 2e to bylo jen v jednom miste a hasiei to za put hodiny uhasili. Ohen pry povstal kdy cigareta zapalila kanape a pak stenu a koberec. Na §testi ten" 2adny nepti§el k drazu a nikd y nebyl popalen. Myslim, 2e velke procento ohnil povstanou nasledkem koueeni a pak tr2 je pozde.

Zase jedna vraZda se udala nekdy v sobotu veeer a colada 18. leta divka, kterd pry- pracovala v restauraci v Pleasant Grove sekci zde, sla z pi-ace domd a pak zrnizela a tcprve v nedeli rano ji nasli dva rybah kdy lezela v prikopu cialeji za mestem na jinni strane. Nejen 2e byla za§kreena ale i pobodana a nemela u sebe kabelku a 2adne ztoto2novaci listing. Dosud se nevi kdo to udelal a pros. Nyni ty peepady a vra2dy jsou na dennim poeddku a zda se, ze to bude asi je§te horS1 nebot' sem ptiji2deji ne2adouci Zivly. Obeane vychodni easti naSeho mesta jsou jiz z toho cell nervosni ponevad2 nejvice tech vrazed a peepadd se stava prave v to sekci.

Ve Ferguson, Missouri zase se stab neeo z to neopatrnosti ohledne dr2eni nebezpeenych zvitat ve meste. Jisty 6. lety hoch si hral se sestrou a kamaradem na svern zadnim dvote a najednou skoeil pies plot 100 liberni pes ktery byl napolovic pes race German shepherd a polovic vlk a hochovi ukousl ucho a ten trochu pokousal na oblieeji. Hochovo ucho bylo vzato ze Zaludku psa a v nemocnici opet ptidelano, co2 bylo bolestne. Deveeti a kamaradovi se nestalo nic nebot' hoch je odstreil do hezpecf. Prot jen bide nejsou vice opatrnej g a• nepomysli si, co by se zleho mohlo nekomu stat?

Na televizi nam ukazovali jak v Michiganu se konal poheeb tech ne§t'astnych elend rodiny Merillatovi minuly tyden a kaZdy si mil2e domyslet jak smutne to v§e bylo pro jeho rodi e a jejiho otce. Asi nikdy nebudem vedet co a jak se v§e stab a pros, ze ano?

-SP.JSTCORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Ctena4-edakce a etenaei: V nedeli 28. dnora 1982 zase byla jedna z tech spolkovch a spoleeenskych schdzi k pobaveni odpoledne a veeefe.

Jednota Dedictvi Ceskeho Janiho

Texasu, konala svoji vyroeni schdzi v SPJST-Sokol sini, ktere jsem se zdeastnil. Mirj laskavy zet' Roy H. Peal tarn mel zamestnani v nalevne obsluhovat 2iznive, tak mne vzal sebou do jeho vozidla. Ve 1:50 jsme byli na miste. UZ tam bylo nekolfk vozidel, uvnite jsem peivital kdo byl okolo. U stolku kde se peijimaly z domu donesene jidla byly spolkove sestry Betty Juticova a jeji dcera Dorothy Markova. Ka2dy darce dostal pro svou rodinu jidelni listky.

Ti co priSli s prazdnou jako ja a chteli se podilet na spoleenern jidle, mohli si koupit listek za $3, zaujal jsem mist° u prazdneho stolu, ktery v kratkem ease byl obsazem.

Ptedseda Albert Brandesky zahajib schuzi y e 2:30 a na to poladal byvaleho pfedsedu J. B. Sefeika, aby ptednes1 modlidbu. Pak poladal p.

Ludvika Sablaturu odtikat slib vetnosti vlajce Spojenych statn Americkych. Hned na to zpev "The Star Spangled Banner" a "K de Domov Mdj" zpivalo cele shromaZdeni Ja jsem mel mirj cassette (kaset) ptistrojek ptipraven zachytit na magnetickou pasku vSechno dnlelite jednani.

ManZelka p. Fredy Brandeskeho (Betty) mi ptinesla vyptljeenou a obrrizky, kterou jsern obdrZel od p. roky BohuSe Zaka z Prahy asi zpatky v ktere jsou vyobrazeny rUZne stavlay a narodni lidove kroje oh, pohlavi. PH torn predstavila sveho manZela a dva syny Richard a James. *Skolniho veku, v narodnich lidovych krojich vetne napodobene od paty a po vrch hlavy, ptedstavujici svateCni kroj z prvnf poloviny 20. stoleti Strainice, Moravake-Slovacko. Co je v tomto ptipade nejvice zajimave, Ze manZelka Fredy, je jine nrirodnosti (narozena v Aransas Pass, Texas) a ze se pohybuje mezi naSinci, vila se do jejich spoleeenskych zvykir a viii si jejich tradic. Pani Krystinka Knapkova je dohrou S'vadlenou a take jeji raAkyni.

Tajemnice pi. Helen Pavelkova pteeetla zapis z minute schuze, ktera se konala dne 15. listopadu 1981 v sini Moravan v Corpus Christi. Byl ptijat jednomyslne a podobne vSechny dalSi zpravy Utednikb a vyborU. Ptikoeeno bylo k volbe reditelu nejdtive. Na dvouletni lhfitu bylo zapottebi zvolit 5 tediteln. NavrZeno bylo 11 uchazeen. Z techto byli zvoleni nasledujici: David Hajek, Betty Jutica, Fred Brandesky, Bill Marek, Joe Malik, ml. Sbor teditelir pozirstava z deviti tediteltl. Ti etyti budou voleni v roku 1983. etednici pro jednoroeni lhutu byli vSichni znovu zvoleni aklamaene: Albert Brandesky, ptedseda, Albin Prochazka, mistoptedseda, Helen Pavelkova, tajemnice a Edwin Kosdrek, pokladnik. Nasledujici eislo pozilstavalo z 9 deveatek taneenic v lidovych narodnich krojich ph rekordovane hudbe a sklidily zaslouzily potlesk.

(Toto je dodatek k volbe fediteld): Po preetenijmen v§ech tech uchazeed jsme sly§eli proslovy krat§i ka2deho toho, kdo byl tomuto shrornaldeni

14/VESTNIK —31. btezna 1982 ptedstaven. Uchazee Bill Marek byl jediny z tech jedenacti uchazeeCt co poutil svuj matetsky jazyk nejeltive a pak anglicky. Take sklidil nejvetSi potlesk a byl zvoleny. Byl to peknY ptildad pro vedoucl tohoto spolku. Po jedne takove schuzi jsem byl tazan jednim ptitomnym: "Proe tam nebylo slyet od titedniku nebo vyboru naSi matetskou mluvu, kdyi snad za tim ucelem je tento spolek zaloten?" Na to jsem odpovedel: "Nevim, avS'ak v techto schilzich by jsme meli konat to co hlasame do yetejnosti."

Saute byvajf slab g , programy krat g , oznamovani nepostaeujici.

Najfst se mateme doma a -Yytaneit pri kterekoliv taneani zabave. Pti takovychto schuzich by mely byt pouene pi-edna'Sky v ohouch jazycfch.

Jelikot tentokrat byly volby, tak na zabavne eisla a ptedna'Sky nebylo easu.

V 5 hodin bylo oznameno, ie jidlo je ptipravene, ahy sli do tady kdo chce jilt. V 6 hodin byly vyvolavane Isla kdo mel ptedem koupene lfstky. Pet veci bylo dart° do vyhry. St'astni vyherci byli: prvni cenu—pi. Dorothy Jano§ek pro gy and ptikryvka s vySivanymi jrneny zakladajicich Druha cena — Albin ProChazka $50. (hotove penile.) Treti cena — Millie Boggus strojek na sekani travy (cena $28). Ctvrta cena — Joe Malik, ml. polka a valeiky albumy (cena $25. darovala p. Helen Pavelkova.). Pala cena — Mike Burrous certifikat na $15, v masovem obchode (daroval Lem a Jim's Fine Meats, Robstown, Texas).

Mezi mnoha znamymi dopisovately do novin byla i pani Leona (Stuchly) Ermis z Bayside. Bylo mi pote§enim a cti se osobne s ni poznat. Pti odchodu doma jsem se potkal se dvema hudehnfky 8imko y e kapely z Hallettsville, Texas. Hudba se libila a taneenici toho pine vyutili. Rekl jsem temto dvema hudebnikUm, ie jejich hudba se mi libila z ie jsem jiste eisla co se mi libily rekorcloval do mojeho cassette strojku bet jejich povoleni.

Odpoved byla: "Dekujeme, kdyt se vim hudba libila." V 8 hodin veeer jsem uZ byl zase doma. Hlava pina mySlenek nechtela spat. Hudba trvala od 6 to 10 hodin veeer.

Mg ( schOze bude se konat v mesici kvetnu. Mist() a datum blade oznameno pozdeji.

Datum 28. tinora 1982 je u mne zveenely v mojich archivech, ktere nekdy hudou ptedany do knihovny v na g sini.

Nazdar!

John Sta§a.

—SP,ISTResoluce

Soustrasti.

Clenove ze tadu Osveta Koval- eislo 38. si prejou s timto vyslovit uprimou soustrast pozCistale rodine nad umrtim mantela., otce, tatinka, brat ra a my spolubratra AUGUSTA HOFFERKA, ktery zerntel y e staff. 77 roku v patek odpoledne 22. ledna 1982 ye Smithville domove odpoeinku.

Pocho y an byl v nedeli z MarrsJones politebniho domu, farati Daniel Marek z Taylor a Tom Chamberlain ze Smithville vykimali obtady a byl uloten k veenemu odpoeinku na Oak Hill htbitove.

Zanechal vernou manielku Edna Hofferek, tti syny, Leo Hofferek v Rosenberg, Bob Hofferek v Giddings a Henry Hofferek ve Smithville, jednu dccru, sleenu Virgina, doma, jednoli-o— bratra, Joe Hofferek v Columbus, Texas, Sest sester, sleenu Edna Hofferek, pi. Mary Simpson, pi.

Plural davame, we give davate, you give davaji, they give 2. The negative verb in Czech is formed by prefixing the particle "ne" before the verb. "ne" plus the Example: conjugation of "b0," to he ***

Elsie Uneeek, p1. Della Kalina, pi.

Louise kalina a pi. Matilda Barta, vSecky y e Smithville a innoho ptibuznych a prate].

Mild rodino vime, te telite odchodu maniela a tatinka ale budit yam Utechou te my spolkovI bratti a sestry soucitime v zarmutku s varni a ptejeme klidny spanek a at' odpoefva v pokoji. pamatce budit jeho Cest zachovana.

Resoluenf vybor, Mary 8tepanova Vaida Sulakova —SP,IST--

se eesky Let Us Study Czech!

-rem

Corpus Christi, Texas Posmrtni Vzpominka 20. bretna 1982 v Corpus Christi dennich novinath "Caller" (rano) jsem eetl mezi oznamenim umrti jmeno Ludwig Sablatura z 11318 Margie Drive. Jelikot jsme byli blizci ptatele, spolkati a loalni obeane, tak jemu chci zde venovat nekolfk techto tadku: On byl narozen 21. dubna 1905 v La Grange, Texas. V roku 1919 se odstehoval do Ganado ve \Tau 14 rokft a v 21 stal se (s bratrem) holieem. V 1928 zaeal prodavat Fordky pro Mawitz bratry a v 1936 se ptistehoval do Robstown pracovat pro Robstown Motor spoleenost pod tizenim A. A. Turner.

Za druhe svetove valky obchod klesl a tak se odstehoval na farmu k Banguete na dal gch sedm rokii. V 1950 vykoupil S&M Dtevosklad u cesty ktera vede z Vidlet do Annaville, kde setrval asi 10 roku. V roku 1960 se vratil prodavat auta Fordy pro D. C. Rachal Ford v Robstown ptitomne Bob Lacy Ford.

Byl einnym elenem Kolumbovych rytittl po 42 rokil a sloutil etyti hluty jako vrchni Utednik. Byl ptedsedou spolkou KJT 35 rokil a sloutil 12 roku na shoru teditelta jako mistoptedseda.

Ptitomne sloutil jako tajemnfk u tadu Robstown.

On pomahal organisovat a zbudovat Banquete Grain a Elevator Co. co operativni a sloutil jako spravce (manager). Jeho nejradostnej g easy byly po padesat rokft jako hudebnik.

(Povestny trumpetista v Sablatura Orchestra). Obveselovali lid v :sirokern okoli pti mnoha rlitoy,.eh podnicfch. PH torn vSem byl oznamovatel pro radio jednu hodinu s nami jako "Polko Party" u KROB — Robstown, Texas.

Rfitenec byl odtikavan v kostele sv.

Petra v sohotu v 7:30 veeer.

Pohtebni m g. e sv. byla sloutena v kostele sv. Petra v nedeli ve 2 hodiny odpoledne. K veenemu odpocinku byl uloten v Robstown Memorial Park.

PozOstali jsou jeho mantelka, Minnie, d y e dcery, p1. Evelyn Martini a p1. Francis (Margie) Hoelscher, jeden syn, Ludwig Sablatura, ml. v g chni v Corpus Christi, dve sestry, pi. Rudy (Agnes) Bollom z Corpus Christi a p1. 'Ray (Anne) Tdman Ganado, etyti bratry, Pete Sablatura v Louise, Steve a Anton Sablatura oha v Ganado a Robert Sablatura v Ag-ua Dulce, 17 vnukil a vnueek, 12 pravnukd a pravnoueek.

Neoeekaval jsem ze dne 28. Onora y e schtlzi Spolku Ceskeho Dedictvi Jitniho Texasu to bude naposled si podavat ptatelske pravice v SPJSTSokol g ni. Pothstale rodine timto vyslovuji moji uptimnou soustrast.

Cest budit zachova.na jeho parnatce.

John Sta;Sa. —SP.1ST-

Lekce desata — Lesson No. 10 READING Read the following exercises and words out LOUD with your parents or friends. `.\--/ *** Student a studentka Pavel je student. Vera je studentka. Pavel a Vera jsou studenti. Pavel nema per() ale Vera ma pero. Dnes Karel neni y e §kole.

On ,je doma. Ma rymu. Nas ueitel (lava pozor kdyi pf geme na tabuli. On void. na Veru. Nedelej chybu! spravne! Zitra je svatek. Studenti budou doma. My tet mane svatek.

Slovni&k — Vocabulary

eTEN1 —

Pavel, Paul Vera, Vera Karel, (ltrles studentka, student (Fern.) st talent i, students dries, today Mr», I (ant irro‘v neat, isn't svatek, holiday iday volati, to call daval i. to fs,ive rYnia. cold nai:, our

vap„ your kdy'2. when chyba, error spra.vn&, correctly pit. write! hudou, will he (3rd person pl.) pi§en)e, we write (lava pozor, pay attention ned,(4‘j.chyliti!

Don't make an error!

*** Mluvnice — Grammar 1. The First Conjugation: The verbs that. belong to the first. conjugation generally end in "at i." In the below vocabulary there are two such verbs, "(thrall' and "volati." To conjugate them we take off the ending "ati" and add the verbal endings as follows: davati — to give Singular .1st person da y am, give 2nd person davaS, you give 3rd person dava, he, she, or it gives

Singular 1st person nejsem, I am not 2nd person nejsi, you are not 3rd person nenf, he, she, or it is 11 t Plural nejsme, we are not nejste, you are not nejsou, they are not.

Note that the third person singular is different. It is "neni" instead of the expected form "neje".

Homework 1. Read aloud the reading exercise several times and translate it.

2. Copy the vocabulary into your notebook and memorize it.

3. Conjugate the verb "volati."

4. Review all of the previous lessons t.hat have appeared in the Vestn1k. *** Pohatika Byl jeden kral, ten (Java' hal, prily rnyAky, zapiskaly, pavouekove tancovali.

• Pribeh kocour veliky tit byl konec muziky, my§ky se y am ulekly, ::;up — do dirky utekly.

—. S1).1ST-

NAM" (7TENARKY RECEPTY

No'

DOBROTY DETEM TVAROHOVY NAKYP 500 g tvarohu, 91iic mleka, 4 vejce, 80 g strouhanky, 4 liice cukru, 20 g malsa, 400 g strouhanych jablek nebo vypeckovanych ttegni, citronova kfira, ovocna §fava sirup Vejce s mlekem uSlehame, osladfme a postupne ptidavame tvaroh. Pak vmichame pokrajene vypeckovane tteSne, vi§ne nebo nastrouhand jablka, ochutime citrOnovou kurou a zahustime strouhankou. Tteme 10 minut, testo urovname do maslem vymazane zapekaci misky a zapeeeme do riliova. Porce na talifich ptelijeme ovocnou Sfavou nebo sirupem.

Wednesday, March 31, 1982-YESTNI.K/15

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville

Lodge No. 35, Elk

Sunday, Apr. 4-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.; egg hunt for youngsters after meeting, location: Grant Bldg. ***

Saturday, Apr. 3-Jerry Haisler Saturday, Apr. 10-Roy Robbins & The Availables Friday, Apr. 16-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 17-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Apr. 24-Journeymen ***

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Apr. 2-Board of Trustees' meeting, 8 p.m.; YC meeting & Social following Sunday, Apr. 4-Lodge No. 6 meeting, 3 p.m.; youth program, Easter egg hunt, fried chicken meal; members bring a covered dish Friday, Apr. 9-Social night, 7:30 p.m. Public invited Friday, Apr. 16-Social night, 7:30 p.m. Public invited Saturday, Apr. 17-CB Club box supper and dance; music by Ed and The Fiddle Swingsters, 8:3012:30. Public invited Friday, Apr. 23-Social night, 7:30 p.m. Public invited Saturday, Apr. 24-Wedding Reception Sunday, Apr. 25-Hosting District III Meeting ***

Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Apr. 3--Cirnmarrons Saturday, Apr. 10-Southern Wave, featuring Jack & Trink Saturday, Apr. 17-Good Vibrations Sunday, Apr. 18-Monthly Meeting Saturday, Apr. 24-Private ***

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, Apr. 3-Debonaires Saturday, Apr. 10-Fritz Hodde Saturday, Apr. 17-Jess Demaine Sunday, Apr. 18-Ellinger Combo, 4-8 Tuesday, Apr. 20-Lodge Meeting Saturday, Apr. 24--LeeRoy Matocha ***

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone Saturday, Apr. 3-Casuals Wednesday, Apr. 14-Lodge meeting, happy hour; also bring snacks, 7 .30 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 17-Willberg-Wright Wedding Dance; Cimmarons Saturday, Apr. 24-RylanderHoelscher Wedding Dance; Casuals (Dress Policy: Must be neatly dressed) ***

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, Apr. 3-Boothill Saturday, Apr. 10-Beauman Bros.

May 1-2-Polka Festival ***

Lodge No. 28, East Bernard Sunday, Apr. 4-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Apr. 3-H.O.T. Czechs Saturday, Apr. 17-Debonaires Saturday, Apr. 24-Czech Club Dance; Joe Patek ***

Lodge No. 32, Victoria Wednesday, Apr. 7-Lodge meeting at Citizens National Bank, Victoria ***

Lodge No. 38, Kovar Sunday, Apr. 4-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. (date changed due to Easter) Sunday, May 2-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. refreshments served afterwards (date changed due to Mother's Day) Sunday, Oct. 3-Annual Picnic Supper

Lodge No. 39, Bryan Sunday, Apr. 4-Lodge Meeting & Egg Hunt 2:30 p.m. (date changed due to Easter) Saturday, Apr. 24-Record tape hop for everyone, 8:30 to 12:30 p.m.; admission $1; children through 11 are free and welcome ***

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Apr. 3--Wence Shimek Sunday, Apr. 4-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. honoring 50-year members; also Easter egg hunt for youth, afterwards "Happy Hour" and covered dish supper Saturday, Apr. 10-No Dance Saturday, Apr. 17-Jerry Haisler 8z Melody 5 Saturday, Apr. 24-Jodie Mikula Saturday, May 1-Heart of Texas Czechs Friday, May 7-Casuals Saturday, May 8-Eric Honza (B/R) Saturday, May 15-Jodie Jay & Silvertones Saturday, May 22-Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, May 29-Ellinger Combo ***

Lodge No. 49, Rowena Sunday, Apr. 25-Hosting District IV Meeting ***

Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, Apr. 3-Rejcek Reunion Saturday, Apr. 10-Private Dance Sunday, Apr. 25-Shower Monday, Apr. 26-Deca Banquet ***

Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home Sunday, April 18-Hosting District VI Meeting

*** Lodge No. 66, Waco

Saturday, Apr. 3-Czech Harvesters Saturday, Apr. 10-Country Drifters Saturday, Apr. 17-Vrazels Sunday, Apr. 18-Lodge meeting, 2:30 p.m.; also egg hunt for all children of the lodge Saturday, Apr. 24-Gold Rush Saturday, May 1-Country Drifters Saturday, May 8-Jodie Mikula Orch.

Saturday, May 15-Jerry Haisler & Melody 5 Saturday, May 22-Billy Uptmor & The Makers Saturday, May 29-RVOS Party

*** Lodge No. 74, Lovelady

Saturday, Apr. 3-Larry Standly & The Brand New Day

Saturday, Apr. 10-Gary Josey & Band Monday, Apr. 12-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 Saturday, Apr. 17-The Madison Express Saturday, Apr. 24-The Next Generati on (Lodge Meetings every 2nd Monday of ea. month, 7:30 p.m.) ***

Saturday, Apr. 24-Julius Tupa (Lodge Location: 911 E. Shaw, Pasadena, Tx.)

Lodge No. 80, Holland

Monday, May 31-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Western Room of Long Point National Bank in Spring Branch ***

Saturday, Apr. 3-Horizons Sunday, Apr. 4-Lodge Meeting, 2 13-m.

Saturday, Apr. 10-Debonaires Saturday, Apr. 17-Casuals Saturday,„A pr. 24-Moods ***

Lodge No. 81, Needville Tuesday, Apr. 13-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Apr. 3-Dance: Czech Mates; also Bake Sale at Rudolph's Saturday, Apr. 17-Dance: Jodie Mikula ***

Lodge No. 87, Temple Friday, Apr. 2-Lodge meeting and covered dish meal, 7 p.m.; members bring covered dishes and pastries

*** Lodge No. 88, Houston

Friday, Apr. 2-Texas Crew (C/W) Saturday, Apr. 3-John Sullivan (B/R) Saturday, Apr. 10-Ray Jurecka (B/R &M) Friday, Apr. 16-The Country Boys (C/W) Saturday, Apr. 17-Wence Shimek (P/W/V) Saturday, Apr. 24-Knights of Dixie (B/R/D) (Choral Practice every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; Concert Orchestra Practice every Wednesday, 7:30, p.m.; Social Night every Thursday, 7:15 p.m.) ***

Lodge No. 92, Ft. Worth (Every Wednesday & Friday nights ballroom dancing; dress code enforced: Men-coats/ties and Ladiesafter "Five" dresses) ***

Lodge No. 130, Dallas & Sokol Zizka Friday, Apr. 2-Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.; pot luck supper afterwards Saturday, Apr. 3-Easter Parade Dance with Jodie Mikula (sponsored by Lodge 130) Sunday, Apr. 11-Meeting cancelled Saturday, Apr. 24-Czech Mates ***

Lodge No. 133, San Antonio Sunday, Apr. 18-Lodge Monthly Meeting, 2 p.m. at 1505 S. Gevers St., San Antonio, with refreshments and games party ***

Lodge No. 142, Houston Friday, Apr. 2-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.

Friday, May 7-Lodge meeting, 8 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 154, Ft. Worth Sunday, Apr. 11-Lodge meeting & Easter Picnic at Tirk's Farm Saturday, Apr. 17-C/W Dance; music by Rick Garner Miller County Band ***

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Apr. 3--LeeRoy Matocha Saturday, Apr. 10-Dixie Kings Saturday, Apr. 17-City Polka Boys Apr. ' 22-25-Lodge 172 will have an SPJST booth with displays of things at the Strawberry4Festival, at the Pasadena Fair Grounds, 7600 Red Bluff Rd.

*** Lodge No. 173, Galveston

Wednesday, Apr. 14-Lodge meeting at 407 Ling at John J. Valusek's camp site in Bayou Vista, 7 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 176, Houston Northwest

Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, Apr. 3-Country Road vs.

Billy Uptmor Saturday, Apr. 10-Jerry Haisler vs.

Hickory Creek Wednesday, Apr. 14-Lodge meet ing, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 17-Public Dance; music by Gentres Saturday, Apr. 24-The Gentres Saturday, May 1-Battle Dance: The Journeymen vs. Jodie Jay & Silvertones Saturday, May 8-The Texas Road Runners Saturday, May 15-American Sunrise Saturday, May 22-The Gentres ***

Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Wednesday, Apr. 7-Lodge meeting, 8 p.m. at Warrenton Store Guest Room; YC meets at 7:30 p.m.; food will be served after their meetings

*** Lodge No. 180, Burleson

Saturday, Apr. 3-Gentres Wednesday, Apr. 7-Board of Trustees Meeting, 7 Saturday, Apr. 10-Horizons Tuesday, Apr.13-Lodge members' meeting, 7:30 Saturday, Apr. 17-Rhythm Reunion 24-Ramblir,' Apr. Saturday, Rhythm Saturday, May 1-The Gentres Wednesday, May 5-Board of Trustees' meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 8-Jerry Haisler & Melody 5 Tuesday, May 11-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 15-Rhythm Reunion 22-Ramblin' Saturday, May Rhythm Saturday, May 29-The Horizons

Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities Saturday, Apr. 17-Patch Work (C(W) Sunday, Apr. 18-Lodge Meeting, 6:30 ***

Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels Thursday, Apr. 15-Lodge meeting at Eagles Hall in New Braunfels, 7:30 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 186, Caldwell Sunday, Apr. 25-Hosting District I meeting at the new lodge home.

Registration begins at 1 p.m., and meeting starts at 2 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Friday, Apr. 2-People's Choice Saturday, Apr. 3-The Moods Friday, Apr. 9-Debonaires Saturday, Apr. 10-Jess DeMaine Friday, Apr. 16-The Moods Saturday, Apr. 17-People's Choice Friday, Apr. 23-Jess DeMaine Saturday, Apr. 24--Debonaires Sunday. Apr. 25-Leo Majek Orch., 3-7 Friday, Apr. 30-Road Runner (Monthly meetings - 3rd Sunday, 4 p.m., with covered dish dinner) ***

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